Large Criminal Activity
Bomb blast in Dhaka market injures several people
A powerful bomb explosion at a crowded market in Dhaka injured several shoppers and security personnel, sending panic through the area and prompting an immediate police response.
On the evening of 31 March 2026, a homemade explosive device detonated in a busy market area in Dhaka, ripping through stalls and injuring multiple civilians and security personnel nearby. eyewitnesses reported a loud blast followed by smoke and debris, with several people screaming and fleeing the scene. local television channels and social media footage showed damaged shops, scattered goods, and emergency responders rushing in. police cordoned off the area and launched an investigation, treating the incident as a serious criminal act of violence. no group has yet claimed responsibility, but authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and forensic evidence to identify suspects.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Date added
- 2026-03-31 12:01 UTC
- Added by
- bodglobalapdrt
- Last updated
- 2026-03-31 12:01 UTC
- Source
- The Daily Star
- Connected threats
- Not provided