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Two buses set ablaze in Pallabi area of Dhaka
Two public transport buses were torched in the Pallabi neighbourhood of Dhaka, marking another incident of vehicle destruction in the capital. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
LSN Bangladesh ·
Two buses were set on fire in Pallabi, a densely populated residential and commercial area in northwestern Dhaka, according to reports on Tuesday. The incidents added to growing concerns about public safety and the security of transportation infrastructure in the capital.
Emergency services responded to the scene following reports of the fires. Firefighting teams worked to extinguish the flames and prevent the spread to nearby structures. The exact circumstances surrounding the torching of the two vehicles were not immediately clear.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incidents. Police have begun collecting evidence and speaking with witnesses who were present in the area at the time of the fires.
The Pallabi area, which serves as a major transit hub connecting various parts of Dhaka, has experienced several incidents of unrest in recent months. The burning of buses has been linked to broader civil unrest and political tensions in the capital.
Official statements regarding the cause and any arrests related to the incident are expected to follow as the investigation develops.