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Crude bomb blasts rock Dhaka; bus engulfed in flames at Mohakhali
Two crude bomb explosions struck separate locations in Dhaka on Thursday, with one incident triggering a major fire that engulfed a bus at Mohakhali. The blasts have triggered heightened security concerns in the capital.
LSN Bangladesh ·
Authorities in Dhaka confirmed two crude bomb explosions at different locations across the city on Thursday. One of the blasts resulted in a bus catching fire at Mohakhali, a densely populated commercial and transport hub in the eastern part of the capital.
The bus fire at Mohakhali sent plumes of smoke into the air and required emergency responders to battle the flames. The exact cause of the fire and details of the blast's intensity remained under investigation by law enforcement agencies.
Police and bomb disposal units were mobilized to both blast sites to secure the areas and gather evidence. Authorities appealed for calm while investigations into the incidents continued.
The explosions come at a time when security forces maintain heightened vigilance across the city. Officials have urged the public to report any suspicious activities or devices to law enforcement immediately.