The incident prompted heightened security measures and caused concern among people in the area.
The first discovery was made at around 11.45am on Tuesday (10 November), when journalists present at Dhanmondi 32 spotted two crude bombs and a piece of paper in front of the main gate of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s former residence. They subsequently alerted the police.
Law enforcement personnel arrived promptly and cordoned off the area to prevent members of the public from approaching the suspicious objects. Given the potential risks associated with unexploded explosive devices, the authorities took precautionary measures while waiting for the specialist team.
At around 12.30pm, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) bomb disposal unit arrived at the scene. Its members subsequently neutralised and recovered the two crude bombs.
The piece of paper recovered from the site also attracted attention because of the message written on it. Asked about its contents, Mohammad Imdadul Islam Tayeb, Officer-in-Charge of Dhanmondi Police Station, told the media that it was not a letter but simply a piece of paper.
The paper reportedly contained the words: ‘Joy Bangla. Projonmo-71’.
Meanwhile, the police received information about another discovery in the same neighbourhood. At around noon, two additional crude bombs were found lying near Dhanmondi City College.
Following the report, law enforcement personnel moved quickly to secure the second location. The DMP bomb disposal team reached the site and safely recovered the two devices at approximately 12.50pm.
With the discoveries at both locations, a total of four unexploded crude bombs were recovered in Dhanmondi on Tuesday. Although the devices were found at separate sites, their discovery within the same neighbourhood within a relatively short period raised concerns over public safety.
The recovery of explosives near two recognisable locations also drew attention to the importance of maintaining security in public areas. Unexploded crude bombs can pose serious risks to pedestrians and nearby residents, particularly if they are disturbed or handled without proper precautions. Their safe recovery by specialist personnel helped prevent any immediate harm.
However, several questions remain unanswered, including who placed the devices at the two locations, whether the incidents were connected and what motivated those responsible. The message written on the recovered piece of paper has also become a point of interest, although its significance in relation to the explosives has not been established.
Police are investigating both incidents and working to identify those responsible. The circumstances surrounding the placement of the devices, as well as any possible links between the two locations, are expected to form part of the investigation.
No casualties or damage were reported in connection with the discoveries. Authorities have yet to disclose further details about the investigation or identify any suspects.
