A terrorist attack on an event of Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigoshthi in Jessore, Bangladesh occurred on 6 March 1999. Two time bombs were used to kill 10 people and injure another 150.
| 1999 Jessore bombings | |
|---|---|
| Location | Jessore, Bangladesh |
| Date | 6 March 1999 (UTC+06:00) |
| Target | Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigoshthi |
Attack type | Mass murder; bombing; terrorism |
| Weapons | Time bombs |
| Deaths | 10 |
| Injured | 150 |
| Perpetrators | Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami |
Background edit
Bangladesh Udichi Shilpi goshthi is the largest cultural organisation in Bangladesh. In 2013, the organisation was awarded the Ekushey Padak, the Bangladesh's most prestigious award.[1][2] Since 1999 many veteran jihadists from Afghanistan returned to Bangladesh and carried out attacks in Bangladesh.[3]
Attack edit
The attacks happened after midnight at a cultural event of Udichi Shilpi goshthi in Jessore, Bangladesh. Five people were killed at the scene.[4] Two time bombs exploded. The attacks took place on 6 March 1999.[5] The event was taking place in Jessore Town hall grounds.[6] Ten people were killed.[7] The attacks were carried out by Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami Bangladesh. Over 100 people were injured.[8]
Trial edit
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Mufti Abdul Hannan, the leader of Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami Bangladesh, admitted his role in the attack after his arrest and called the bombing a success.[9]
References edit
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- ^ "Udichi observes Jessore tragedy day in city - New Age". newagebd.net. 7 March 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ "Bangladesh bomb kills nine". news.bbc.co.uk. BBC News. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ "Ferocious HujiB now on the wane". dhakatribune.com. Dhaka Tribune. 21 August 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ "Same old story, same old drum | Dhaka Tribune". archive.dhakatribune.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
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