At least four individuals, including two children, sustained injuries in an explosion at a madrasa near Dhaka, Bangladesh. The incident occurred at the Ummal Qura International Madrasa in the South Keraniganj area. Police found explosives and bomb-making materials on the premises following the blast.
Senior police official Mizanur mentioned that investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the explosion. Despite having around 50 students, the madrasa was not conducting classes due to the weekly holiday. Witnesses reported structural damage to the madrasa building, with walls collapsing and the roof developing cracks.
The building, rented by a man named Mufti Harun for three years, was being managed by his brother-in-law, Al Amin. Police discovered chemicals and bomb-making equipment at the madrasa post the explosion. The property owner, Parveen Begum, expressed unawareness of any illicit activities at the madrasa, noting significant damage to the surrounding area.
In a separate incident on Wednesday, a man lost his life in Dhaka after an explosive device was thrown from a flyover in the Mogbazar area. The explosion occurred beneath the flyover near the Moghbazar Freedom Fighters’ Memorial, causing panic in the crowded vicinity. Eyewitnesses revealed that the victim, identified as Siam, suffered critical injuries and passed away shortly after the blast.
Authorities suspect that a cocktail bomb was thrown from the flyover, leading to the fatal explosion. Police are actively investigating the incident to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. Bangladesh has been experiencing a rise in violence and a deteriorating law and order situation under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.
