DHAKA : Another cocktail explosion was reported in the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) area of Dhaka University on Monday evening, with students detaining one person in connection with the incident.
The explosion occurred at around 6:40pm, according to university authorities. Students apprehended a man at the scene and subsequently handed him over to the university’s proctorial team.
The detained individual was taken to Shahbagh Police Station at around 6:45pm by members of the proctorial team and students.
Dhaka University Proctor Professor Dr Israfil Ratan confirmed the incident, saying students had detained a person shortly after the explosion and handed him over to the university authorities.
He said the identity of the detainee had not yet been established. The university authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to identify those involved and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Series of explosions across Dhaka
The latest incident comes amid a growing wave of crude bomb explosions and arson attacks reported across the capital and surrounding areas in recent days.
At least 15 crude bomb explosions were reported in Dhaka between November 1 and November 8, according to a report by The Daily Star.
On November 8, multiple explosions were reported at different locations on the Dhaka University campus, including the TSC area, near the university’s administrative building, the Vice-Chancellor’s Chattar and the Nilkhet area. Three people were detained in connection with the incidents.
Crude bombs also exploded at Pallabi Police Station and outside the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters in Malibagh on Sunday evening. A member of the Special Response Battalion was injured when a bomb exploded inside the Pallabi police station compound.
Other explosions were reported in Mirpur, Jatrabari, Tejgaon, Panthapath and near Cantonment Railway Station, according to local media reports.
The recent incidents have also involved attacks on public transport. Several buses were set on fire in Dhaka and surrounding areas, including in Bhatara, Dhamrai and Savar.
Earlier, crude bomb explosions were reported beneath Agargaon Metro Rail Station and near Dhanmondi Government Boys’ High School on November 2. Further blasts were reported outside the July Memorial Museum on November 4 and at several locations across the capital in the following days.
Police have intensified patrols, surveillance and investigations, while CCTV footage is being examined to identify those responsible.
The repeated explosions and vehicle arson attacks have heightened concerns over law and order, with security agencies investigating whether the incidents are connected.
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