On January 8, 2026, a bomb explosion occurred in the Mulai Beparikandi area of Bilaspur union, Jajira, Shariatpur, while cocktail bombs were being manufactured. Three individuals—Sohan Bepari (32), Md. Nabi Hossain, and Nayon Molla—died in the incident. Authorities recovered bomb-making materials, filed a case against 53 people, and arrested 12 individuals, including the local Union Parishad Chairman, Quddus Bepari, who was apprehended in Dhaka on August 2, 2026.
| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Md. Nabi Hossain | 22 | Dead | — |
| Nayon Molla | 25 | Dead | — |
| Sohan Bepari | 32 · Male | Dead | — |
| Name | Age | Role | Legal status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quddus Bepari | — | Union Parishad Chairman | Arrested |