October 05, 2026

BRAC University alerts police after email threatens bomb attacks

Police say they have been investigating since the university reported the email received on Sunday evening

bdnews24.com News Service

Published : 05 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM

Updated : 05 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM

BRAC University has filed a general diary (GD) with police after receiving an email threatening multiple bomb attacks on the campus.

The private university received the email on Sunday evening, according to police.

Kazi Md Nasirul Amin, chief of Badda Police Station, said the message threatened an attack on the university on Tuesday and referred to "mass bombing".

"We have been working on the matter since receiving the complaint," he said.

The email also warned: "Know that none of you will be able to stop what is about to happen."

BRAC University public relations official Fatius Fahmid said the authorities contacted law enforcement after receiving the message.

"We received the email yesterday and then informed law-enforcing agencies. We are receiving all necessary cooperation," he said.

Fahmid added that the university was prioritising the safety of its students and others on the campus.

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