ইবির বাসে পেট্রলবোমা নিক্ষেপ, হলের গেটে হাতবোমা

Islamic University (IU) students were targeted in two separate incidents over the weekend, but no casualties were reported. On Monday night at about 9:30 p.m., a double‑decker bus carrying IU students was hit by a petrol bomb in the Garaganj area of Zinaidah. Witnesses say two motorcyclists wearing black helmets approached the bus and threw the device near its front wheel. The petrol bomb ignited a fire on the side of the engine, but the driver accelerated and left the scene, preventing a larger accident. The incident caused panic among students on campus. A few hours later, on Tuesday morning at around 5:00 a.m., a hand bomb was thrown through the pocket gate of Shah Azizur Rahman Hall. Security staff and the proctor’s office intervened before the bomb detonated, disposing of it in water. The bomb was defused with no injuries. Police have not identified any suspects in either case. The university and police administration suggest that the attacks may be linked to a banned student organization that has been involved in nationwide unrest. “The banned student organization is attempting to create chaos across the country, including at our campus,” said Officer S M Mamunur Rashid of the IU police station. In response to the attacks, IU has tightened security. The proctorial body and security personnel have conducted night‑time patrols, and no one without proper identification is allowed onto campus. The proctor, Dr. Shahinuzzaman, stated that the situation is now stable and that students need not be alarmed. He also noted that a general diary (GD) has been filed with Shylkupa police station regarding the bus incident, and a GD is being prepared for the IU police station. Police patrols have been intensified, and investigations to identify and arrest those responsible are ongoing.

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