A mortar shell was discovered in an agricultural field in Hati Bandha Upazila of Lalmonirhat on Friday morning.
The object was Unearthed by workers while excavating soil.
Local resident Md. Abul Hossain, 63, was using an excavator to level his farmland around 10:30am when the buried iron object, around three feet underground, was spotted.
The shell, estimated to weigh three to four kilograms and measuring 15 inches in length, 10 inches thick, and 2.5 inches in diameter, bore the marking “MK 17.”
Villagers panicked on seeing the object, which resembles a mortar shell.
Locals immediately informed the police and local authorities. Many believe it may date back to the Bangladesh Liberation War.
Hati Bandha Police Officer-in-Charge Mahmudunnabi confirmed the object has been sent to experts for examination, and further action will follow their advice.
