Bomb explosion at Barishal residence: Hanufa Begum dies 9 days later after booby trap incident
On August 3, 2026, at 6:00 AM, an IED disguised as chip packets and sandbags exploded at Shah Alam Howlader's house in Dudhalmau village, Bharpasha Union, Bakerganj, Barishal. Three family members (Honufa Begum, Eti Akter, and Fahim) suffered severe burns. Hanufa Begum passed away on August 12, 2026, at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka; her daughter Eti Akter and grandson Fahim are undergoing treatment.
Involved entities
3 RecordsIED concealed in sandbags and chip packets
Shah Alam Howlader's house
Tulatal River
Named victims
3 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honufa Begum | 55 · Female | Dead Serious | — |
| Eti Akter | 18 · Female | Injured Serious | — |
| Fahim student | 15 · Male | Injured Critical | — |
Honufa Begum
Eti Akter
Fahim
Agencies deployed
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
The Bakerganj Police Station is conducting an investigation into the incident, including collecting evidence with the help of explosives experts from Dhaka.
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Arranged transfer of injured patients to Dhaka in a government ambulance and took responsibility for medical treatment.