Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed her strong condemnation to the militant attack in Manchester that left at least 22 people dead and dozens injured.

“It is a horrific and barbaric attack. I am shocked at the deaths of 22 people and I strongly condemned the attack,” she said is a messages floated for media this evening.

“On behalf of the government and people of Bangladesh, I am extending my deepest sympathy to the bereaved family members,” she added.  

At least 22 people were killed and 59 wounded in an explosion at the end of a concert by US singer Ariana Grande in the English city of Manchester on Monday, in what two US officials said was a suspected suicide bombing.