Cocktail explosion, IED discovery, and high-capacity bomb recovery at Motijheel Metro Station
Between July 24 and July 25, 2026, a cocktail explosion and the subsequent discovery of IEDs and a high-capacity bomb occurred at the Motijheel Metro Station in Dhaka. One pedestrian, identified as Miraj Ahmed (or Miraj Hossain), a Ministry of Education employee, sustained severe eye injuries due to shrapnel during the disposal process. The DMP and CTTC Bomb Disposal Unit successfully neutralized the devices.
Involved entities
1 RecordIEDs and cocktail devices
Named victims
1 Record| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miraj Ahmed Ministry of Education employee | 33 · Male | Hospitalized Serious Transferred to National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital | Severe injury to the left eye caused by shrapnel from an explosion during device disposal. |
Miraj Ahmed
Severe injury to the left eye caused by shrapnel from an explosion during device disposal.
Agencies deployed
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
DMP and CTTC Bomb Disposal Unit secured the area, neutralized two bomb-like objects, and monitored the situation.