An educational institute of Sylhet was declared shut for today after a bomb-like object and explosive material was found inside the building.
The students of Scholars Home School and College first found the bomb-like substance under the stairs of the building around 11:45am, said additional commissioner of Sylhet Metropolitan Police.
After getting information, a team of SMP rushed to the spot and cordoned off the building.
The bomb-like object is found under the stairs of a building of Sylhet's Scholars Home School and College on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Photo: Sheikh Nasir
The authorities shut the institute soon after the recovery of the object that created panic among the students and teachers.
A bomb disposal unit of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) was now on way to the school in the afternoon.