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.
Two English-Medium School and College Students Set Bus on Fire in Mirpur
An incident of setting fire to a bus named Kironmala Paribahan occurred on the Beribadh Main Road under Shah Ali Police Station in Mirpur, the capital, around 10 PM on Thursday (13 November). While setting the bus on fire, the matter was witnessed by local residents, and when they chased them, Abdullah Al Sayeaf, a second-year student of a renowned college, jumped into the Turag River and died. At that time, the locals caught his friend Sani who was with him.