Arsonists have set fire to 185 vehicles and 15 structures nationwide in the aftermath of violent clashes surrounding the BNP's anti-government rally on Oct 28. As of Tuesday, a total of 197 arson attacks on vehicles and structures were reported across the country, reports bdnews24.com. Violent clashes erupted in Kakrail during the BNP's rally in Paltan as the police cracked down on party activists. BNP supporters subsequently set fire to vehicles and vandalized structures in different parts of the city, and initiated a series of hartals and blockades in protest. Over 100 vehicles and structures were burnt down during these programmes.

Source: bd News24 November 21, 2023 11:41 UTC