Bomb-like objects recovered from Dhaka University hall

Three bomb-like objects were recovered from a washroom at Shaheed Sergeant Zahurul Haque Hall of Dhaka University on Friday night (January 16).

Residents of the hall reported spotting the objects in a washroom and informed the hall administration and police.

Hall provost Professor Faruk Shah told media that the Bomb Disposal Unit took the objects away for investigation.

Al Amin, sub-inspector (SI) of Shahbagh Police Station, said, "The Bomb Disposal Unit was called to the scene around 2:30am and removed the items safely. The exact nature of the objects is yet to be confirmed."