According to reports from Bangladeshi media, the incident occurred around 7:00 pm local time in the capital’s Moghbazar area. Unidentified assailants allegedly threw a crude bomb from the Moghbazar flyover onto the road beside the Assemblies of God (AG) Church, located at 401/1, New Eskaton, within the jurisdiction of Hatirjheel Police Station. The attack took place on Christmas Eve, a time when the area typically sees increased public movement.
The explosive struck 21-year-old Saiful Siam on the head while he was standing at a roadside tea stall. Siam, who worked at Zahid Car Decoration in Moghbazar, suffered catastrophic head injuries and began bleeding heavily immediately after the impact. He died at the scene before any medical assistance could be provided.
Inspector (Operations) Md Mohiuddin of Hatirjheel Police Station confirmed the incident to The Daily Star, stating that the victim was having tea when the bomb, thrown from above the flyover, hit him directly. Police have not yet identified the attackers, and the motive behind the bombing remains under investigation.
The killing has intensified concerns over public safety in Dhaka, particularly as the country grapples with widespread unrest marked by sporadic violence and arson. The location of the attack, near a place of worship on a significant religious occasion, has further heightened anxiety among residents and raised questions about security measures in densely populated urban areas.
Authorities are continuing their probe into the incident as tensions remain high, with the attack serving as a stark reminder of the human cost of escalating instability and the urgent need for effective law enforcement and public protection.
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