Post by : Badri Ariffin

At least three people were injured after a reported bomb explosion struck a political rally organised by Bangladesh's student-led National Citizen Party (NCP) in Savar, near Dhaka, on Monday night.

According to the NCP, the explosion occurred at around 9:45 pm while the rally was taking place at the Savar Thana Stand Eidgah field. The event marked the opening day of the party's nationwide July March campaign, which calls for political and economic reforms across Bangladesh.

NCP Says Rally Was Targeted

In a statement issued late on Monday, the National Citizen Party claimed that the explosion was a deliberate attack on its gathering.

The party stated, "Terrorists detonated a bomb at the post-march rally venue of the NCP in Savar. The explosion took place at around 9:45 PM on Monday while the rally was underway at the Savar Thana Stand Eidgah field."

No additional details about the condition of the injured people were provided in the statement.

Student-Led Movement Behind the Campaign

The rally was led by students who played a major role in the movement against former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. It was part of the NCP's July March campaign, which coincides with the second anniversary of the student protests that eventually led to Hasina's removal from power.

According to the party, the nationwide campaign aims to push for a public referendum, create employment opportunities, resolve the country's power crisis, control rising commodity prices and strengthen border security.

July Campaign to Continue Across Bangladesh

The July March is part of a wider campaign announced by the newly formed National Citizen Party to build public support through events across Bangladesh during the month of July.

Sheikh Hasina Extradition Request Under Review

Sheikh Hasina left for India on August 5, 2024, following the political developments known as the "July Revolution."

Separately, India's Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on April 17 that it is reviewing a formal extradition request from Bangladesh through established legal and judicial procedures.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the request is currently under examination as India continues efforts to maintain stable relations with Bangladesh's new government following the country's political transition.

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