Members of the Bomb Disposal Unit are currently examining the objects.
Bomb-like objects are seen inside a shopping bag after being recovered from Elephant Road near Bata Signal in Dhaka on 17 August 2026. Photo: Collected
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Bomb-like objects are seen inside a shopping bag after being recovered from Elephant Road near Bata Signal in Dhaka on 17 August 2026. Photo: Collected
Police recovered several bomb-like objects from inside a shopping bag on Elephant Road in the capital tonight (17 August).
The objects were recovered around 10pm from the road leading towards New Market near Bata signal, according to witnesses.
Police examine bomb-like objects recovered from a shopping bag on Elephant Road near Bata Signal in Dhaka on 17 August 2026. Photo: Collected
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Police examine bomb-like objects recovered from a shopping bag on Elephant Road near Bata Signal in Dhaka on 17 August 2026. Photo: Collected
Witnesses said several masked youths were involved in a scuffle at the spot. A short while later, a shopping bag was found lying there.
After noticing several red-tape-wrapped objects inside the bag, locals informed police.
Police cordoned off the area and alerted the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Bomb Disposal Unit.
Members of the Bomb Disposal Unit are currently examining the objects.
No immediate comment was available from police regarding the incident.
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