2001 Sunamganj bombing
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LocationSunamganj, Bangladesh
Date26 September 2001 (UTC+06:00)
TargetBangladesh Awami League
Attack type
Mass murder; bomb attack; terrorism| 2001 Sunamganj bombing | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sunamganj, Bangladesh |
| Date | 26 September 2001 (UTC+06:00) |
| Target | Bangladesh Awami League |
Attack type | Mass murder; bomb attack; terrorism |
| Deaths | 4 |
| Injured | 10 |
The 2001 Sunamganj bombing was a bomb attack on 26 September 2001 at a meeting of Bangladesh Awami League in Sullah Upazila, Sunamganj, Bangladesh that resulted in the death of 4 people.[1]
The caretaker government was in charge and responsible for holding the general elections. The government had deployed 50 military personnel for extra security during the election. A Bangladesh Awami League election rally on 23 September 2001 was bombed in Bagerhat District.[2]