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Six banned AL members arrested after cocktail explosions

Published : Monday, 9 November, 2026 at 10:48 PM

Observer Online Report

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Six members of the banned Awami League have been arrested following a series of cocktail explosions at three locations in Dhaka on Monday (November 9) evening.

The explosions occurred at Jatrabari intersection, Malibagh intersection and the main gate of Government Bangla College in Mirpur. No casualties were reported.

According to the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), the six were arrested while allegedly throwing cocktails. Three cocktails and a motorcycle were seized from them.

The first explosion occurred near Kazi Tower at Jatrabari around 8PM, while another took place near Malibagh intersection at around 7:20pm. A cocktail was reportedly thrown from a moving motorcycle in Malibagh.

Another explosion occurred in front of Government Bangla College in Mirpur. Reports also emerged of fires at two nearby shops, although police said they had received no reports of any fire.

Police said one more person was arrested in Mirpur-1 in connection with a cocktail-throwing incident.

-AH

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