Police issue alert over possible coordinated attacks by banned militant groups on Parliament and other key installations

Special Correspondent

Dhaka, April 25, 2026: Bangladesh Police has issued a warning of possible coordinated attack plans by members of banned militant groups on various important state and public facilities in the country, including the Parliament Building.

An intelligence alert was sent from the police headquarters on Thursday (April 23). The letter, signed by Deputy Inspector General of the Police Confidential Branch Kamrul Ahsan, said that according to recent intelligence information, some individuals associated with banned militant groups are in regular contact and may be planning coordinated attacks on multiple sensitive locations.

Possible targets include:

• National Parliament Building
• Important police and military installations
• Places of worship (including mosques, temples)
• Entertainment center
• Other important infrastructure

Intelligence suggests that militants may attempt to carry out attacks using multiple methods, raising concerns about national security.

The police headquarters has sent this warning to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Special Branch (SB), Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit and superintendents of police of all districts of the country. The concerned units have been directed to strengthen security in vulnerable areas, increase surveillance and increase intelligence coordination.

Officials from the CTTC and other units confirmed that they received the alert on Friday (April 24). Police headquarters officials say such alerts are part of regular precautionary measures. However, it highlights the need to be vigilant against extremist threats.

Police headquarters did not release further details on the matter, citing security reasons. Signatory officer Kamrul Ahsan declined to comment on the matter. Sources said that preparations are being made to tighten security at important establishments in the country after the warning was issued.