Activists of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) held a flash procession and exploded two crude bombs on Pragati Sarani in Dhaka’s Vatara area on Sunday morning.
The incident took place around 7am in Kuril Borobari area, opposite Jamuna Future Park, as the group moved towards Kuril from Badda.
According to police, unidentified activists of activity-banned Awami League or its associate organisations detonated two crude bombs in quick succession along the road.
A video circulated on social media showed approximately 100 leaders and activists of BCL Dhaka Metropolitan North unit chanting slogans including “Joy Bangla, Joy Bangabandhu” and “Sheikh Hasina is coming, the streets are trembling.”
Upon noticing police presence, the participants quickly fled the scene, abandoning a motorcycle and a festoon.
Police subsequently seized two exploded crude bomb shells along with festoon and motorcycle from the spot.
Vatara Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mazharul Islam confirmed the matter.
Legal proceedings regarding the incident are underway.
