A DU TSC explosion triggered tension on the Dhaka University campus on Monday evening after students detained two men suspected of involvement in the incident, police said.

The explosion took place on a road near the university’s Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) at around 6:40pm. One of the detained men was identified as Jabir Salehin Dipu, 27, an activist of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League.

According to Shahbagh Police Station Sub-Inspector Mainul Islam, Dipu admitted to throwing the explosives and acknowledged his political involvement with the organisation.

Students and activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal took the two men to Shahbagh Police Station following the incident.

Shahriar Leon, member secretary of the Shahid Sergeant Zahurul Huq Hall unit of Chhatra Dal, said their activists were near the Suhrawardy Udyan gate when they heard the explosion. They rushed towards the spot and caught two suspected perpetrators.

Leon also alleged that the men were carrying additional explosive materials.

Police said both suspects were being held at the police station. Officers also recovered a bag from the scene and cordoned off the area while waiting for the bomb disposal unit.

The incident comes amid heightened concern over security following an explosion near a major university gathering place. Further investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the blast.