The Bomb Disposal Unit of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) successfully defused three powerful crude bombs on Tuesday afternoon, November 10, 2026, after they were discovered outside the main gate of the historic Adhar Chandra High School on Thana Road in Savar.
The suspicious shopping bag was first spotted by pedestrians and security guards late Monday night, prompting an immediate security alert. Savar Model Police Station officers rushed to the site, cordoned off the entire perimeter, and maintained a strict security watch through the night, causing considerable anxiety among students, parents, and local business owners.
Read nextBanned Awami League Leader Masud Rana Arrested in Sherpur Under Special Powers ActAt approximately 3:30 PM on Tuesday, the DMP Bomb Disposal team arrived from Dhaka. Working alongside local police, experts carefully examined the package and conducted a controlled detonation on the school field at around 4:30 PM, producing a loud blast that rattled the surrounding area.
DMP Bomb Disposal Unit Inspector Kazi Tobarak Hossain stated that while the explosive devices contained active explosive materials, they did not contain shrapnel; however, an accidental detonation in such a public area could have caused fatalities. Savar Model Police Station Inspector (Investigation) Mosharraf Hossain confirmed that surrounding CCTV footage is being collected and reviewed to identify and apprehend those responsible for leaving the explosives.
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Reported by Omer Faruk, Savar (Dhaka) Correspondent • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
