After Monday’s unrest and tense overnight, the situation in Dhaka remained mainly calm on Tuesday morning, bdnews24.com news portal said. Buses and other public transport were seen on the roads and local shopkeepers also opened their shops, according to the report. Government vehicles were seen moving towards offices and several battery-operated rickshaws were also seen on the roads, the news portal reported. Residences and business establishments of ministers, party MPs and leaders of Hasina’s Awami League government located in Dhaka and outside Dhaka were also targeted. Attacks on Hindu templesAccording to reports from various local media houses, 119 people have been killed in attacks on Hindu temples, violence and widespread looting in the capital and various other places.

Source: bd News24 August 06, 2024 10:46 UTC