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Cocktail explosion at Chobir Hut in Suhrawardy Udyan
A cocktail explosion occurred at Chobir Hut adjacent to Suhrawardy Udyan in Shahbag, Dhaka. No one was injured. The incident took place at 9:55am on Monday, November 17.
No security risk in capital centring Hasina verdict: Additional Commissioner
There is no security risk in Dhaka ahead of the verdict in the crimes against humanity case against Sheikh Hasina and two others, said Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Additional Commissioner ANM Nazrul Islam.
Ambulance set on fire by miscreants in front of Kishoreganj Civil Surgeon Office
Miscreants set fire to an ambulance parked in front of the Kishoreganj Civil Surgeon Office amid the Awami League-announced “complete shutdown” programme. The incident took place at around 4.30am on Monday November 16.
Cocktail blasts, arson in capital and districts throughout night
On the night before the verdict in the crimes against humanity case against Sheikh Hasina and two others, the capital and several districts witnessed fresh incidents of cocktail explosions and arson. Security forces strengthened their presence at key points in the capital, and the road from Doel Chattar towards the Shikkha Bhaban has been closed.
All public transport will operate tomorrow: BRTWF
Despite the nationwide lockdown called by the banned Awami League on Monday, all types of vehicles will operate, announced the Bangladesh Road Transport Workers Federation (BRTWF).