Reza supplied money, arms and explosives for the militant attack. JMB’s plan to regroupAfter the attack, the law enforcement agencies debilitated the militants, leaving them aimless and without leadership. Also Read- Holey Artisan attack 'arms supplier' placed on remandAccording to Reza’s confession, JMB recently had planned to carry out multiple attacks in several districts, including Dhaka and Chittagong, hoping to instil fear into the hearts of the public and tarnish Bangladesh’s image before the world. On July 1, 2016, gunmen stormed the Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka’s Gulshan area and opened fire. A total of 22 people, including 17 foreign nationals and two policemen were killed in the attack.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 20, 2019 09:40 UTC