Dhaka, Nov 11: Bangladesh violence intensified on Wednesday as more than 100 crude bomb explosions rocked several districts. Vehicle arson and violent demonstrations also spread across the country, leaving one person dead, local media reported.
Police reported more than 100 explosions near the Padma Bridge toll plaza in Shariatpur district. The blasts occurred during an overnight blockade.
The explosions disrupted toll collection and triggered panic in the area. Several vehicles also suffered vandalism during the incident.
Bangladesh Violence: Bus Driver Dies in Arson Attack
In a separate incident in Faridpur district on Tuesday, unidentified assailants set a parked bus on fire. A 55-year-old driver, Md Kalachan Sheikh, was sleeping inside the vehicle at the time.
Kalachan became trapped inside the burning bus. He died from smoke inhalation after failing to escape, Bangladeshi daily Dhaka Tribune reported.
Faridpur Kotwali Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mahmudul Hasan confirmed the death. He said police had launched an investigation into the attack.
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Vehicle Arson and Explosions Reported Across Districts
Violence spread across several districts, including Dhaka, Shariatpur, Gopalganj, Chittagong and Manikganj. Reports also mentioned explosions, clashes and road blockades.
At least eight vehicles caught fire between early Tuesday and evening. Meanwhile, Police Headquarters recorded 22 vehicles set ablaze nationwide during the 24-hour period ending Tuesday morning.
The incidents followed several days of attacks on public transport, police facilities, educational institutions and government establishments. Authorities have since strengthened security and intensified intelligence operations across the country.
Crude Bomb Blasts and Bus Arson Hit Dhaka
Earlier on Monday, crude bomb explosions and bus arson attacks rocked Dhaka. Attackers targeted educational institutions, court premises and busy transport hubs, raising concerns over public safety in the capital, local media reported.
In one incident, unidentified assailants set a bus on fire beneath the Farmgate metro rail station on Monday evening. The attack prompted heightened security in the area.
Tejgaon Police Station Officer-in-Charge Moniruzzaman said police rushed to the spot after receiving information. He added that officers were taking steps to identify and arrest those involved, Bangladeshi daily Dhaka Tribune reported.
Violence also spread to other parts of Dhaka. Crude bombs exploded near Dhaka University’s Teacher-Student Centre and outside the District Judge Court. Police detained suspects in connection with the attacks.
Government Bangla College in Mirpur also came under attack. A crude bomb exploded at its main gate on Monday evening. Several nearby shops also caught fire.
Further arson attacks targeted a bus in Pallabi and a gas-cylinder van on Postogola Bridge in South Keraniganj. Authorities also reported blasts in Shyampur and near Shanto-Mariam University, World University and Southeast University.
These attacks followed a violent Sunday. A series of explosions hit Dhaka University, police facilities and other locations across the capital. Multiple bus arson attacks also occurred in the city and its outskirts.
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—IANS
