After 7-Year-Old Daughter, BNP Leader’s Elder Daughter Dies in Bangladesh Arson Attack
In an incident of arson at the house of BNP leader Belal Hossain in Lakshmipur, his college-going daughter who had been undergoing treatment at the hospital after sustaining burn injuries has died. She died on Wednesday night at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka. Earlier, Belal Hossain’s seven-year-old daughter Ayesha Akhtar also died after being burned in the same fire.
All of Ayesha’s dreams were burned to ashes
“Ayesha was her father’s beloved child. He always looked after her. She used to call him ‘Baba’ and talk a lot with him. She had many dreams—all of them were burned to ashes. I just want to see her face one last time.” Saying this, Nazma Akhtar, the mother of seven-year-old Ayesha who died after being burned in a fire, was crying inconsolably.
Miscreants Set Fire to Udichi’s Dhaka Office
Miscreants set fire to the office of Udichi Shilpigoshthi on Topkhana Road in the capital. The incident occurred on Friday (19 December) at around 7:30 pm.
Attack, Vandalism, and Arson at the Offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star
An incident of attack, vandalism, and arson has taken place at the offices of Daily Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, located at Kawran Bazar in the capital.
Attempted Sabotage Foiled in Mymensingh: Train Coach Set on Fire Using Gunpowder
A group of miscreants set fire to a coach of the Jaria Local Train standing at the wash pit of Mymensingh Junction Railway Station. The incident occurred early Wednesday. Due to the quick response of the Railway Security Force members, major damage and loss of life were avoided. The miscreants fled when Ansar members involved in the operation chased them.
Arson Attempt Reported at Grameen Bank Branch in Manikganj
An attempt was made to set fire to a branch of Grameen Bank at Baradia Bazar in Shibalaya upazila of Manikganj.
Nationwide Bombings and Arson Trigger Public Panic
Security has been intensified across Dhaka and other parts of the country as the verdict in the crimes against humanity case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina—stemming from the July uprising—is set to be announced. The prohibited political party Awami League has called for a countrywide shutdown, prompting heightened concerns of sabotage. Dhaka District Police and other law enforcement agencies have moved into a strict security posture in response.
DMP Commissioner says instructions to open fire on violent attackers are lawful
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Mohammad Sajjad Ali has instructed police to open fire if anyone attempts to set vehicles on fire or throw cocktails in a manner that endangers lives and property.
A Series of Cocktail Explosions and Arson Attacks in Dhaka
A surge of crude bomb (cocktail) explosions and arson attacks on buses across the capital Dhaka in the last 24 hours has created widespread panic among the public. From late Saturday (15 November) night to Sunday (16 November) evening, more than 10 crude bomb explosions occurred in different parts of the capital, injuring one pedestrian.
Bus Arson and a Series of Cocktail Blasts Hit Dhaka and Two Nearby Districts
A series of bus fires and consecutive crude bomb (cocktail) explosions in Dhaka, Narayanganj’s Siddhirganj, and Gazipur has created nationwide unrest and concern. From Saturday (15 November) morning until late night, at least three buses were set on fire and more than 15 cocktail explosions occurred in different areas of the capital. Although no casualties were reported, questions have arisen among the public regarding the law and order situation.