May 6, 2025 1:15 am
Full News

Bangladeshi Plane Faces Bomb Threat from Pakistani Number

Relationship with Pakistan further threatens Bangladesh’s Security Framework

A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight traveling from Rome, Italy, to Dhaka, Bangladesh, received a bomb threat, forcing an emergency landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to ensure the safety of its 250 passengers. Authorities promptly took precautionary measures following the alert. This information was reported by the popular Bangladeshi online news platform Dhaka Post.

Sources at the Airport Armed Police Battalion (APBn) revealed to the news outlet that the threat message was sent to the official WhatsApp number of the APBn duty officer. At the time, ASP Abdul Hannan was on duty. The message claimed that the flight, en route from Rome to Dhaka, carried 34 kilograms of explosives that would be detonated after the plane landed at Shahjalal Airport.

The WhatsApp number from which the message originated was identified as Pakistani, according to APBn. The message reportedly stated that it was a precautionary warning and not a direct threat.

Despite attempts to call the number after receiving the message, there was no response. However, chat communication on WhatsApp continued while authorities issued an alert.

When asked during the chat who had planted the explosives, the response suggested that an opposing party might have done it to attract international attention.

The flight in question, BG-356, received the bomb threat while traveling from Rome to Dhaka. News of the incident caused panic among passengers, prompting heightened security measures at the airport.

The flight made an emergency landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 9:20 AM on Wednesday, January 22. Passengers were kept in the terminal building, and immigration processing was temporarily suspended. A thorough search of the plane was conducted, but no bombs or bomb-like objects were found.

Sources confirmed that every part of the plane was searched, including all passenger baggage, but no explosives were discovered. Passengers were later reunited with their belongings.

The flight had departed from Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport on Tuesday, January 21, at 8:00 PM local time.

The Bangladesh Interim Government, led by Prof. Dr. Mohammad Younus, has established a relationship with its historical adversary, Pakistan. Not only has the government taken this step, but the Bangladeshi Army has also been working to strengthen ties with the Pakistan Army. Recently, high-ranking officials of the Bangladeshi Army visited senior personnel of the Pakistan Army, marking a significant development since the Liberation War of 1971. These actions have raised concerns about Bangladesh’s security, as they risk undermining national stability. The law and order situation in the country has already deteriorated, and the growing relationship with Pakistan further threatens Bangladesh’s security framework.

Related News
Pant’s Blistering 61 Keeps Final Test on a Knife-Edge
Sarfaraz Khan Defies Tradition with Explosive Maiden Test Century
Trump and Roberts: A Tense Dance of Power and Principle
UN Report: Revenge Violence in Bangladesh Targets Police, Awami League Members
Manhunt Underway After UnitedHealth Executive Brian Thompson Killed in Targeted Shooting
India Signs $248 Million Arms Deal with Russia
Related Posts
Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Possible “At Any Moment
Pakistan Accuses India of Violating Indus Waters Treaty, Prepares Formal Notice
India Suspends Indus Water Treaty Amid Rising Tensions with Pakistan
Myanmar Junta May Weaponize Nuclear Power Plant, Warns UN Envoy
India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate Following Pahalgam Attack
Trump Announces 100% Tariff on All Foreign Films
More News

Teen Arrested After Five Family Members Found Dead in Washington State Home

A 15-year-old boy was arrested on Monday following the discovery of five family members fatally shot in their home in Fall City, Washington. Authorities say the tragic incident, described as a case of domestic violence, involved the use of a firearm. The victims have been identified as Mark and Sarah Humiston, along with their three […]

Apple Board Opposes Proposal to Abolish DEI Programs

Apple’s board of directors has recommended that investors vote against a shareholder proposal to abolish the company’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, according to a proxy filing. The proposal, submitted by the conservative think-tank National Centre for Public Policy Research, argued that DEI programs pose litigation, reputational, and financial risks to companies, citing recent […]

Indian Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Challenges Mark Zuckerberg’s Misinformation on 2024 Lok Sabha Election Results

In a significant moment spotlighting the intersection of technology, politics, and misinformation, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has publicly corrected a factual error by Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, concerning the outcome of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in India. This correction came after Zuckerberg, speaking on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” erroneously suggested that incumbents […]

Google Reports Over 250 Complaints of AI-Generated Deepfake Terrorism Material

March 6, 2025: Google has informed Australian authorities that it received more than 250 complaints globally over nearly a year regarding the use of its artificial intelligence (AI) software to create deepfake terrorism material. The Alphabet-owned tech giant also reported dozens of user warnings about its AI program Gemini being used to generate child abuse […]

Bangladesh Home Advisor Highlights Tax Imposition by Arakan Army and Urges Quick Repatriation of Rohingyas

In a recent meeting at the Cox’s Bazar Deputy Commissioner’s office, Home Advisor retired Lieutenant General Md. Jahangir Alam disclosed that traders are required to pay taxes to the Arakan Army while crossing the Naf River border with goods from Myanmar. The initial tax payment is made to the Myanmar government in Sittwe, followed by […]

What Is Salah’s Last Wish Before Leaving Liverpool?

There has been a lot of talk about not renewing Mohamed Salah’s contract with Liverpool for some time now. It was thought that Salah might renew his contract this January. But even as the month is coming to an end, there has been no indication so far. As a result, the fear of losing Salah, […]

Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire, Hostage Release to Pause Gaza War

The announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas on a brisk Wednesday in January 2025, mediated through the complex corridors of diplomacy in Doha, represents not just a pause in what has been a relentless 15-month conflict but a moment of cautious optimism in a region where hope is often overshadowed by despair. This […]

Russia Secures Assad’s Asylum After Rebel Offensive, Kremlin Confirms

MOSCOW – Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, ousted by a swift rebel offensive, has been transported to Russia under highly secure arrangements, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov revealed in an interview with NBC News on Dec 10. The Kremlin announced on Dec 9 that President Vladimir Putin granted asylum to Assad, whose fall marks a […]

Trump calls Mike Waltz as his national security adviser

CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins reports that President-elect Donald Trump has requested Representative Mike Waltz of Florida to serve as his national security adviser.In the post, Waltz would have to handle various geopolitical crises that Trump’s government will face during his second term, including the Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Hamas confrontations.The congressman recently visited Palm Beach, home to […]

India Orders Identification and Deportation of Pakistani Nationals Following Visa Revocation

In a decisive response to the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed all Chief Ministers to identify Pakistani nationals residing in their respective states and initiate steps for their prompt deportation.  This directive follows the Indian government’s announcement to suspend all visa services for Pakistani […]