Bomb Blasts and Gunfire Hit Dhaka Ahead of Political Lockdown; Security on High Alert

Several incidents of bomb blasts, gunfire, and arson in different parts of Dhaka have sparked major security concerns in the Bangladeshi capital ahead of next week’s political demonstrations. According to police and local media reports, unidentified miscreants carried out a series of small crude bomb explosions late last night in areas including Motijheel, Paltan, and Mirpur, while reports of sporadic gunfire were also heard in parts of the city. Several vehicles and roadside shops were set o...