DHAKA, Nov 12 (NNN-BSS) – Authorities in Bangladesh have tightened security in the country, to prevent possible protests tomorrow, amid reports of a planned “Dhaka lockdown,” announced by former Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina’s Bangladesh Awami League (AL) party.
Bangladesh’s Home Affairs Adviser, Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, said yesterday that, “police and security forces are now patrolling the country more often,” adding that, they have also increased protection for important government buildings.
He further said, there is no apprehension over the programme of the AL party, whose activities are now banned in the country.
The reports of the AL’s programme came, as Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal is expected to set the verdict date tomorrow, for Sheikh Hasina and several of her top aides.
AL supporters reportedly triggered violent protests in parts of Bangladesh on Monday. Dhaka dwellers have been plunged into fear, as they woke to reports of buses set ablaze and bomb explosions in parts of the city.– NNN-BSS
