Thirty cocktails buried underground at a house in Chapainawabganj exploded on Sunday night, causing panic in the surrounding area, though no casualties were reported.
The incident occurred around 8PM at the house of Ehu Hossain in Musa Maulana Para village under Narayanpur Union of Sadar upazila.
Locals said at least 30 cocktails had been buried under the house and exploded simultaneously, creating a loud blast. Members of the law enforcement agencies went to the scene after being informed.
Sadar Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Ekramul Hossain confirmed the incident, saying the cocktails had been stored underground. He added that it was not yet known whether the house owner was affiliated with any political party.
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) also visited the scene and are investigating the incident, said 53 BGB commander Lt Col Kazi Mustafizur Rahman.
-AH