Fears mount in Dhaka after series of arson, bomb attacks before banned Awami League protestDhaka has been plunged into fear as residents woke to reports of buses set ablaze in Shahjadpur and Merul Badda. The fresh wave of violence has sparked fears among citizens and raised questions about its possible link to the banned Awami League’s protest programme, announced for Nov 13. Police have yet to confirm whether the arson and explosions were acts of sabotage or identify those responsible. The incidents of crude bombings and bus fires across the city have evoked memories of a previous era of political violence under the Awami League government. Citizens are recalling the pre-election arson attacks that shook the capital a decade ago, particularly those surrounding the 2013 elections.

Source: bd News24 November 10, 2025 19:38 UTC