The August 21, 2004 Grenade Attack on Bangabandhu Avenue: Timeline and Impact
The August 21, 2004 Grenade Attack on Bangabandhu Avenue: Timeline and Impact Published on Durbar Bagerhat | Bangladesh History Series Dhaka, Bangladesh — On the afternoon of August 21, 2004, an Awami League anti-terrorism rally on Bangabandhu Avenue in central Dhaka came under attack. At approximately 5:22 PM, multiple grenades were thrown toward the stage where party president Sheikh Hasina was addressing supporters. The assault killed 24 people and injured more than 300. 2. Timeline of Events: What Happened at 5:22 PM Timeline - August 21, 2004 5:20 PM: Sheikh Hasina takes the stage on Bangabandhu Avenue. 5:22 PM: First grenade explodes. Panic spreads. 5:22 - 5:25 PM: Multiple grenades detonate in succession. 5:30 PM: Party activists evacuate Sheikh Hasina. 4. Investigation and Legal Proceedings In October 2018, a Dhaka court delivered verdicts in tche case. Several former ministers and officials were convicted. Appeals have continued since. Read...