Bangladesh on Alert After Crude Bomb Blasts at Two Jashore Court Locations

Three crude bombs exploded at two court premises in Jashore district of Bangladesh on Thursday night, triggering panic among local residents and commuters. No casualties were reported.

According to police and eyewitnesses, two crude bombs were hurled at the boundary wall of the Jashore District Judge’s Court, opposite the Jashore Press Club.

Shortly afterwards, another bomb exploded inside the premises of the Chief Judicial Magistrate’s Court. The loud explosions caused panic in the area, temporarily disrupting traffic and pedestrian movement.

Police visited the sites and collected fragments of suspected crude bombs, including pieces of tobacco tins believed to have been used in their construction.

Police said unidentified assailants carried out the explosions before fleeing the scene. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.