Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- A crude explosive device has detonated outside the deputy commissioner's residence in Gopalganj.

The blast occurred around 7:30pm on Tuesday, Additional Police Superintendent (DSB) Md Sarwar Hossain said.

According to a notice circulating in the district police media group, unidentified criminals hurled a crude bomb at the footpath along the Launchghat-to-Ghonapara municipal road, adjacent to the southern edge Gopalganj municipality.

The device exploded with a loud bang, though no casualties or damage were reported.

Senior district police officials, along with the Sadar Police Station chief, visited the scene after the incident was reported.

The location mentioned in the police notice is in front of the district adm...