Dhaka, 03 November (H.S.): A bomb explosion at Agargaon Metro Rail Station in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, triggered alarm on Monday night, prompting police to launch an investigation into the incident.

The explosion reportedly involved a locally made explosive device, commonly referred to as a “cocktail bomb” in Bangladesh. No further details about casualties or damage were provided in the initial report.

According to *The Dhaka Tribune*, police reached the station shortly after receiving information about the blast, which occurred shortly after 8.30 pm.

Officer-in-Charge of Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station, Munirul Islam, said officers found that unidentified miscreants had detonated a cocktail bomb at the location before fleeing.

“Upon reaching the spot, we learnt that miscreants had exploded a ‘cocktail bomb’ and fled the scene,” he was quoted as saying.

Police are examining CCTV footage from the station and surrounding areas to identify those responsible for the explosion. Investigators are also looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident as efforts continue to establish the identity of the perpetrators.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar