Bangladesh has strengthened security measures in its capital, Dhaka, following several explosions and unrelated fire incidents in recent days. These measures include nighttime surveillance and the establishment of checkpoints at various locations in the city.
Increased Security Measures in Dhaka
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced that enhanced security measures have been implemented throughout the capital to ensure the safety of citizens and their property. These measures include the establishment of robust checkpoints at key entry points, main streets, and crime-prone areas in the city. Additionally, police patrolling and surveillance have significantly increased.
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Recent Incidents and Political Tensions
These actions come as the local office of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was set on fire in Khagrachari on Tuesday. This incident occurred amid a nationwide blockade declared by the banned Chhatra League, and Bangladesh has witnessed a new wave of violence in several regions. Reports indicate that arson attacks, hand grenade explosions, and attempts to disrupt road communications have been among these incidents.
In one such incident, a bus driver in Faridpur lost his life due to a fire in a parked bus where he was sleeping. According to officials, at least four buses have been set on fire across the country, and following nighttime security operations, 11 people were arrested and six others detained.
These incidents occur amid rising political tensions in Bangladesh, which have escalated following the announcement of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's return to the country in December. A British law firm named Metric Chambers has initiated actions on her behalf to obtain her passport and national identity card from the High Commission of Bangladesh in New Delhi.
The Bangladesh government has stated that Sheikh Hasina is a convicted criminal and therefore should be extradited from India to Bangladesh under the existing extradition treaty. Meanwhile, India has stated that it will review the matter according to existing legal procedures.
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