Construction workers unearthed grenade-like objects from an earthen jar during the construction of a house in Jorpukur, Sadar upazila, on Monday.
According to Syed Rafiul Karim, officer-in-charge of Sadar Police Station, Abul Kashem of Kapasia upazila had purchased a 3.5-katha plot in the Dakkhin Chayabithi area and was preparing to build a house there.
On Monday morning, as the construction began, workers discovered several grenade-like objects buried in an earthen jar under the soil.
Upon receiving the information, police immediately rushed to the scene and evacuated the area to ensure safety.
A bomb disposal unit from Dhaka arrived shortly after and is currently examining the objects to determine their nature and potential threat.