Bangladesh has intensified security measures in the capital, Dhaka. This action follows several unrelated explosions and fires occurring in various parts of the country in recent days.
Protests by Sheikh Hasina's Supporters
The Bangladesh police have used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse supporters of Sheikh Hasina, the ousted Prime Minister. Hasina's supporters are calling for her return to the country.
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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, prevent criminal activities, and protect vehicles. In a statement, the police forces mentioned that they have significantly increased patrolling and monitoring by establishing checkpoints at main entrances, major thoroughfares, and crime-prone areas.
Increase in Violence
These developments come as a regional office of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was set on fire in Khagrachari on Tuesday, and the country has witnessed a new wave of violence in several areas. Reports indicate that this violence includes arson attacks, homemade bomb explosions, and attempts to disrupt road communications. Additionally, a bus driver in Faridpur was killed due to the fire of his parked bus while he was sleeping.
At least four buses have been set on fire across the country, and the police have arrested 11 individuals and detained six others during nighttime security operations.
These incidents occur amid rising political tensions in Bangladesh. Sheikh Hasina has announced that she will return to the country in December. A British law firm named Matrix Chambers reportedly has begun efforts to obtain her passport and national ID card from the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on her behalf.
The Bangladesh government has stated that Sheikh Hasina is a convicted criminal and therefore must be returned from India under the existing extradition treaty. Meanwhile, India has stated that it will examine the matter according to specified legal procedures.
After the July 2024 uprising in Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina fled to India on August 5, 2024, and has been residing there since. In the meantime, the International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh (ICT) has sentenced her to death for crimes against humanity during the July 2024 uprising.
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