Bangladesh’s security apparatus is on high alert following a devastating explosion in Chapainawabganj that killed two people and wounded three while they were making bombs. The mishap happened early Saturday in Fatapara village, Sadar upazila, ripping through a local home and scattering debris across the neighborhood.
According to police, the blast at Kalam’s house around 5 AM claimed two unidentified lives instantly. Survivors Jalur Rahman, Minhaj, and Shubo— all in their early 20s— suffered serious injuries. They received initial care at the district hospital before being airlifted to Rajshahi for specialized intervention, where two fight for their lives.
This comes amid a wave of post-election turmoil. Elections on Thursday saw crude bombs lobbed at polling stations, and further skirmishes over the weekend added to the death toll. The sophistication—or lack thereof—in these homemade devices suggests local fabrication, but investigators are probing potential ties to extremist elements.
Noor-e-Alam, the local police chief, detailed how the house’s structure partially collapsed, with its roof torn away. His colleague, ASP NM Wasim Firoz, emphasized the ongoing manhunt for the fleeing owner and efforts to trace the victims’ backgrounds. No arrests so far, but forensics teams are sifting through the wreckage.
As Bangladesh navigates election aftermath fraught with violence, this blast underscores deeper vulnerabilities. It prompts questions on radicalization, arms proliferation, and border security implications for South Asia. Officials urge calm while ramping up patrols to prevent copycat incidents, determined to restore order in this tense district.