B'desh sees fresh violence with 100 bomb blasts, arson attacks; 1 dead
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Dhaka: Bangladesh witnessed another wave of violence, with more than 100 crude bomb explosions, arson attacks and road blockades reported across multiple districts, leaving a bus driver dead, according to local media reports on Wednesday.
Police said the explosions occurred overnight near the Padma Bridge toll plaza in Shariatpur district during a blockade, disrupting toll operations and causing panic. Several vehicles were also vandalised.
In Faridpur, a 55-year-old bus driver, Md Kalachan Sheikh, died after unidentified attackers set fire to a parked bus while he was sleeping inside on Tuesday. He was unable to escape the vehicle and died from smoke inhalation. Police confirmed the incident and launched an investigation.
Attacks involving explosions, clashes and arson were reported in Dhaka, Shariatpur, Gopalganj, Chittagong and Manikganj. At least eight vehicles were reportedly torched between early Tuesday and evening, while Police Headquarters recorded 22 vehicle arson incidents nationwide in the 24 hours ending Tuesday morning.
The latest incidents follow several days of attacks targeting public transport, police establishments, educational institutions and government facilities.
On Monday, buses were set ablaze and crude bombs exploded at several locations in Dhaka, including near Dhaka University, the District Judge Court and Government Bangla College.
Authorities have stepped up security measures and intelligence operations amid growing concerns over public safety.
With IANS inputs
