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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 25th January 2026, 1:57 PM
Gazipur, 25 January — Panic gripped the streets of Bhogpara in Gazipur City on Sunday afternoon when a brazen gang executed a violent armed robbery, making off with approximately Tk 24 lakh. The incident occurred while the victims were transporting cash to deposit at a local bank, involving both a cocktail explosion and the firing of blank rounds to terrorise bystanders.
According to police and local sources, Shafiqul Islam, a resident of Ward 15 in Bhogpara, had set out to deposit Tk 24 lakh at the Gazipur Chourasta branch from the Dutch-Bangla Agent Bank. Accompanying him was Habibur Rahman. Both were travelling on a motorcycle when the attackers struck.
The robbery took place at approximately 4:00 pm near the gate of Kazimuddin Chowdhury School and College, situated along the city bypass road. Six assailants, riding bicycles, suddenly blocked their path. In a calculated display of intimidation, the gang detonated a cocktail and fired blank cartridges into the air, creating chaos among passersby. Amid the commotion, they seized the cash bag and swiftly fled the scene.
| Date & Time | Location | Victims | Method of Attack | Estimated Loss | Number of Assailants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 January 2026, 4:00 pm | Kazimuddin Chowdhury School & College gate, Bhogpara, Gazipur | Shafiqul Islam & Habibur Rahman | Cocktail explosion & blank gunfire | Tk 24 lakh | 6 |
Harunur Rashid, Officer-in-Charge of Bhogpara Police Station, confirmed that the scene had been thoroughly inspected. “This is a highly serious matter. Multiple teams are actively investigating to identify and apprehend the culprits,” he stated. “We are making every effort to solve this case swiftly and ensure that the perpetrators face the full force of the law. Preparations for filing formal charges are also underway.”
Residents in the area reported being terrified by the loud explosion and gunfire, with many fleeing their homes and shops in panic. The brazen nature of the attack has raised concerns over public safety and the security of cash transportation in Gazipur, prompting calls for stricter measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Authorities have urged anyone with information about the robbery to come forward and assist in the investigation.
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