Four cocktails recovered near Dhanmondi 32 and City College; note reads 'Joy Bangla, Projonmo-71'

Police have recovered two unexploded cocktails in front of the demolished house of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dhanmondi 32 in the capital. A note was also found nearby, which read 'Joy Bangla, Projonmo-71'. The cocktails were later defused.

The recovery was made around 11:45 am on Tuesday. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Dhanmondi Police Station Muhammad Imdadul Islam Taiyab confirmed the information to Prothom Alo.

Cocktails found near City College as well

Around the same time, two more unexploded cocktails were found at a location beside Dhanmondi City College. They were also recovered and defused.

Muhammad Imdadul Islam, OC of Dhanmondi Police Station, told Prothom Alo that two individuals arrived at Dhanmondi 32. They placed the cocktails and left.

Due to the police's alert positioning, they could not trigger the explosions. Similarly, unidentified persons left two cocktails beside City College.

Police patrols have been intensified in the area following the incident. Investigative agencies are examining who left the cocktails and the significance of the note's content. Preparations are underway to file a case at the police station.