Explosion in the rally organized on the anniversary of anti-Sheikh Hasina movement in Bangladesh, explosion near the stage caused stampede

Dhaka: There was an atmosphere of chaos in Savar, located near Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, when suddenly a massive explosion occurred during a rally of the National Civic Party (NCP). The incident occurred when a senior party leader was addressing supporters from the stage. As soon as the sound of the explosion was heard, there was a stampede among the people present at the program and everyone started running towards a safe place. According to initial information, at least three people have been injured in this incident. The video of the incident is also going viral on social media, in which the panic created among the people after the sudden explosion in front of the stage is clearly visible.

According to the information, this rally was organized at Idgah ground located at Savar police station stand. A large number of party workers and supporters were present in the program. During the speech, suddenly there was a huge explosion in the crowd near the stage, due to which panic spread in the entire area for some time. Immediately after the incident, the people present there took the injured to a safe place, while many people left the spot to save their lives. Administration and security agencies also reached the spot as soon as the information was received.

NCP accused of attack

Rashtriya Nagrik Party has given a strong reaction to this incident. The party claimed in its statement that the bomb exploded during the rally at around 9:45 pm on Monday night. NCP has called it a terrorist attack and demanded strict action against the culprits. However, the police and local administration have not yet officially confirmed the role of any organization or individual. Officials say that the real reason for the explosion will be revealed only after the investigation is completed.

The program was on the anniversary of anti-Sheikh Hasina movement

It is being told that this rally was organized on the occasion of the second anniversary of the student-led movement against former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This event was part of NCP’s political campaign, in which a large number of supporters participated. The objective of the program was to discuss the issues related to the movement and to convey the party’s message to the people, but the sudden explosion changed the atmosphere of the entire event.

New questions raised on security system

After this incident, the debate has started again regarding the security of political meetings in Bangladesh. The way the explosion took place amidst the crowd, serious questions are being raised on the security arrangements. At present it is not clear whether the explosion occurred due to some technical reason or it was a planned attack. The investigating agencies are collecting evidence from the spot and are also examining the footage of CCTV cameras installed nearby. The injured are being treated, but no official information has been revealed yet about their condition.

A few days ago there was a big tragedy due to fire in the factory.

This incident has happened at a time when recently five people were killed in a massive fire in a gas lighter manufacturing factory in Kadamtali area of ​​Keraniganj near Dhaka. According to the fire department, seven fire brigade vehicles were sent to the spot after the fire. After several hours of hard work the fire was brought under control. Bodies of five people were recovered during the rescue operation, although their identities could not be immediately determined. The administration has also started investigating the reasons for that accident.

Investigation continues, administration appeals to people to exercise restraint

After the explosion at the rally, police and other security agencies are investigating the entire matter. The officials are carrying forward the investigation keeping in mind all the possible aspects so that the real reason behind the incident can be revealed. At present, security has been increased in the entire area. The administration has appealed to the citizens to ignore rumors and rely only on official information. Only after the investigation is completed, it will be clear what was the reason behind this blast and who is responsible for it.