17 August 2005 Bangladesh bombings
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On 17 August 2005, around 500 bomb explosions occurred at 300 locations in 63 out of the 64 districts of Bangladesh
. The bombs were exploded within a half hour period starting from 11:30 am. A terrorist organization, Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh
(JMB) claimed responsibility for the bombings. The group, led by Shaykh Abdur Rahman
and the elusive Siddiqur Rahman (also known as Bangla Bhai
), is alleged to be affiliated with Al Qaeda. Though, this alleged connection has never been proven. Another terrorist group, titled Harkat-Ul Jihad al Islami was also associated with JMB in executing the co-ordinated attack. Following the blast, both groups were banned by the Government of Bangladesh.
The explosion killed 2 people (a child in Savar, near Dhaka
, and a Rickshaw-puller in Chapai Nawabganj District).
The main perpetrators of the bombing, Bangla bhai and Shaykh Abdur Rahman, were later captured by Rapid Action Battalion
. And along with 4 other militants, were executed by hanging on 30 March 2007.
Bangladesh seeks regional cooperation against terrorism (Feb 24, 2009) .
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. The bombs were exploded within a half hour period starting from 11:30 am. A terrorist organization, Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh
Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh
Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen was a Islamist organisation operating in Bangladesh...
(JMB) claimed responsibility for the bombings. The group, led by Shaykh Abdur Rahman
Shaykh Abdur Rahman
Shaykh Abdur Rahman, also known as Abdur Rahman Shaykh, was the spiritual leader and the administrative head of the banned terrorist organization Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh ....
and the elusive Siddiqur Rahman (also known as Bangla Bhai
Bangla Bhai
Siddique ul-Islam , known popularly as Bangla Bhai , also known as Aziz ur-Rahman Azizur Rôhman, was a Bangladeshi terrorist and the military commander of the Al Qaeda affiliated radical pseudo-Islamist organization Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh , known in popular usage as...
), is alleged to be affiliated with Al Qaeda. Though, this alleged connection has never been proven. Another terrorist group, titled Harkat-Ul Jihad al Islami was also associated with JMB in executing the co-ordinated attack. Following the blast, both groups were banned by the Government of Bangladesh.
The explosion killed 2 people (a child in Savar, near Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
, and a Rickshaw-puller in Chapai Nawabganj District).
The main perpetrators of the bombing, Bangla bhai and Shaykh Abdur Rahman, were later captured by Rapid Action Battalion
Rapid Action Battalion
Rapid Action Battalion or RAB is an elite anti-crime and anti-terrorism unit of Bangladesh Police constituted amending the Armed Police Battalion Ordinance, 1979. Under the command of Inspector General of Police it consists of members of Bangladesh Police, Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Navy,...
. And along with 4 other militants, were executed by hanging on 30 March 2007.
Bangladesh seeks regional cooperation against terrorism (Feb 24, 2009) .