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Multiple blasts rock Bangladesh's Dhaka

Dhaka, Bangladesh experienced multiple crude bomb explosions on Saturday evening, resulting in one injury. The blasts occurred in the Jatrabari area, specifically near Samad Super Market and at Kamalapur Railway Station. One victim, identified as a 32-year-old rickshaw puller named Billal, was injured in the first blast. Police are currently investigating the perpetrators, and no group has been identified yet.

These explosions happened a day after a series of crude bomb blasts across Dhaka. Additionally, three buses were set on fire in different parts of the city, with no reported casualties. The recent incidents follow multiple crude bomb explosions in Dhaka on Friday, including blasts near several locations such as Jatrabari Police Station, Malibagh, Agargaon, Mohakhali, Moghbazar, Rampura and Dhaka College. Police have filed cases and are actively investigating those responsible.

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