Crude bomb injures one at Bangladesh political rally

An explosion injured at least one person at a political rally in Savar, Bangladesh, on Monday evening. A crude bomb detonated at the venue of the National Citizen Party's (NCP) "Desh Gorte July Jagoron" program.

The incident occurred around 9:45 p.m. at Tarapur field in Savar, a suburb of Dhaka. Witnesses reported a power outage moments before the party's central leaders were scheduled to speak. The program was being hosted by NCP Chief Organizer (North) Sarjis Alam.

Following brief remarks by two local leaders, the crude bomb exploded near the stage, causing panic among attendees. The NCP had organized the month-long "Desh Gorte July Jagoron" event, which began on July 1, to commemorate the July Uprising and honor those who died during the historical movement. The program aims to respectfully observe the month and convey the aspirations of the uprising to younger generations and people from all backgrounds.