A youth died in a bomb blast in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, on Christmas Eve; Know what has happened so far in the case

Bangladesh Violence, Dhaka blast, Moghbazar flyover bomb Explosion: Violence broke out once again on Christmas Eve in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka. 21-year-old Saiful Siam died on the spot in the crude bomb (cocktail bomb) explosion that took place at Moghabazar intersection on Wednesday evening. This incident has happened at a time when BNP leader Tariq Rahman returns to Dhaka Before this, security arrangements have already been tightened in the city.

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According to the police, at around 7:10 pm, unknown assailants threw a crude bomb on the road below the Mogabazar flyover. The explosion was so powerful that the bomb hit Saiful Siam directly on his head and he died instantly. The blast took place near the Assemblies of God (AG) Church in New Eskaton under Hatirjheel police station area.

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Police engaged in investigating the motive of the attack

Ramna Division DCP Masood Alam said that a powerful cocktail bomb was thrown from the flyover. He said that senior police officers have reached the spot and the identity of the attackers and the motive of the attack are being investigated. Forensic evidence is being collected by surrounding the area.

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Saiful used to work in auto accessory shop

Farooq, an eyewitness to the incident who runs a roadside tea stall, told that Saiful had come to drink tea. Suddenly there was a huge explosion. Saw that Saiful was lying on the ground and blood was flowing from his head. According to the police, Saiful Zahid worked in an auto accessory shop named Car Decoration and had gone out to buy breakfast at the time of the incident.

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The explosion increased security and political tensions

This attack has happened just before the much-awaited return of Tariq Rehman. Former President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia His son Tariq Rahman has been in exile for the last 15 years and is returning to Dhaka just a month before the elections. In this background, the explosion has further increased security and political tensions.