Crude bombs explode in three more locations in the capital

BanglaPress Desk: A series of crude bomb (cocktail) explosions has occurred across the capital. Following incidents in various locations—including the Dhaka University campus—further explosions have now been reported in the Panthapath, Khilkhet, and Cantonment areas. No casualties have been reported so far.

On Sunday around 9:00 PM, miscreants detonated a crude bomb near the Khilkhet Police Station. Later that night, around 11:00 PM, another explosion took place at the exit gate of the Cantonment Railway Station. About half an hour later, at 11:30 PM, an explosion also occurred in the Panthapath area.

Detailed information regarding whether anyone was injured or killed in these incidents is not yet available. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of the Dhaka Railway Police Station, Zainal Abedin, told *Samakal* that miscreants detonated a crude bomb at the exit gate of the Cantonment Railway Station before fleeing the scene.

Earlier on Sunday evening, between 8 and 10 crude bombs were detonated within a span of a few minutes at four locations on the Dhaka University campus, including the TSC area. Eyewitnesses apprehended three individuals in connection with these events and handed them over to the Shahbagh Police.

Additionally, crude bombs were detonated inside the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters in Malibagh and at the Pallabi Police Station. A school bus was also set on fire in the Bhatara area.

The previous night, miscreants carried out crude bomb explosions in the Jatrabari, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, and Banani Chairman Bari areas. Furthermore, a bus was set on fire beneath the Pallabi Metro Station in Mirpur.

The police have stated that these incidents are under investigation, and that surveillance and patrols have been intensified to ensure public safety.

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