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CHUADANGA, March 28, 2026 (BSS) - A Bangladesh Army bomb disposal team 
successfully defused seven landmines discovered in an agricultural field in 
Makhaldanga Schoolpara area of Sadar upazila here on Saturday.

The operation began at approximately 11:00 am and concluded around 1:30 pm. 
According to officials, the explosives had earlier been identified in the 
same area on February 28, raising concerns among local residents.

A 15-member bomb disposal unit from the 55 Regiment, stationed at Jashore 
Cantonment, carried out the operation under the leadership of Captain Md. 
Selim and Captain Md. Rifat. 

During the first phase of the operation, four landmines were neutralized, 
followed by the successful defusal of three more.

Senior local officials were present during the operation, including Executive 
Magistrate Mirza Shahidul, Additional Superintendent of Police (Sadar Circle) 
Mostafizur Rahman and Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Sadar Police Station Mizanur 
Rahman. 

Personnel from the Fire Service and Chuadanga District Police also assisted 
in ensuring security throughout the operation.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the origin of the landmines but have 
assured that the area is now secure.