A series of crude bomb explosions rocked several locations in Jessore on Thursday night, including the boundary walls of the District Judge Court and the premises of the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court.
Another explosion was reported on a road in front of the Jessore Sadar Upazila Parishad.
The explosions occurred around 8:15pm on Thursday. No casualties were reported.
According to eyewitnesses and police, unidentified assailants hurled two crude bombs in succession at the boundary wall of the District Judge Court, west of Jessore Press Club. Shortly afterwards, another bomb exploded inside the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court premises.
The loud blasts sparked panic in the surrounding areas, bringing traffic and pedestrian movement to a temporary halt.
Inspector (Investigation) of Jessore Kotwali Police Station Badruzzaman Molla told reporters that unidentified individuals detonated crude bombs near the District Judge Court wall, opposite the Press Club, before fleeing the scene.
He said police visited the spot after receiving the information and were investigating the incident.