IED

IED event in Natore, Naldanga area, Bangladesh on Fri 2nd January 2026

2nd January 2026

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On January 2, Police recovered five cocktails and five petrol bombs from the Natore-Naogaon regional highway in Naldanga Upazila (Sub-District) of Natore District, reports Prothom Alo. Explosives were recovered from the Natore-Naogaon regional highway in Mahishmari village of the Upazila around 9:30 pm. Additionally, a banner with the picture of former Awami League MP Shafiqul Islam (Shimul) from Natore-2 constituency was recovered. No one was arrested from the scene. Preparations are underway to file a case under the Explosive Substances and Anti-Terrorism Act in this incident.

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Natore ( Naldanga area )

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