Fears of more violent confrontations have gripped Bangladesh with political tensions roiling after the BNP announced a three-day blockade following deaths in clashes centring its Dhaka rally and a subsequent shutdown. The blockade, announced on Sunday and to start on Tuesday, is a grim reminder of the BNP’s similar monthslong programme during which more than 100 people died in firebombing of buses and other public transports after the 2014 elections boycotted by the party. “We’re waiting for the next programmes to be announced by the party leadership. We’re ready to hold any sort of programmes,” said Sohrab Hasan, a local leader of BNP’s youth front Jubo Dal from Cumilla. The outcome of the movement to oust the government will be determined on the streets.”

Source: bd News24 October 29, 2023 22:41 UTC