A young man named Siam was killed on Wednesday evening after a bomb thrown by unidentified assailants exploded beneath the Moghbazar flyover in central Dhaka. Witnesses reported that the device was hurled from the top of the flyover near the Muktijoddha Memorial, injuring Siam fatally at the scene. Police arrived shortly after the blast, cordoning off the area as panic spread among local residents.

Deputy Police Commissioner Masud Alam of Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Ramna Division said initial findings suggest the bomb was thrown from above, though the motive remains unclear. Siam, an employee of a private factory, was later identified by his relatives. Authorities are reviewing nearby CCTV footage to identify those responsible.

The incident has raised concerns about public safety in Dhaka’s busy commercial zones. Police have intensified patrols in the area and assured that further details will be disclosed once the investigation concludes.