A series of crude bomb explosions at several key locations in Gopalganj on Monday night triggered panic among residents amid a programme called by a banned organisation.
Police have stepped up security across the district to prevent further incidents and maintain law and order. According to local sources, crude bombs were detonated near the main gate of Gopalganj District School, along the boundary walls of the Government Women's College and passport office, and in front of the Government Technical School and College.
In a separate incident, a crude bomb exploded beside the Upazila Muktijoddha Complex in Kotalipara at around 9:15pm. A group of miscreants arrived on motorcycles, detonated the bomb and fled the scene.
Kotalipara Fire Service Station Master Sirajul Islam confirmed the explosion, saying the bomb went off in an open space in front of the complex. He added that a generator at a nearby café caught fire due to overheating, though there was no connection between the bomb blast and the fire.
Law enforcement personnel rushed to the locations following the incidents. Police have increased patrols and tightened security across the district to prevent further disturbances, and no casualties have been reported so far.
Why it matters
The coordinated crude bomb explosions in Gopalganj raise local security concerns and prompt heightened police patrols.