At least eight arson attacks were recorded in the 24 hours till 6am on Monday, during the latest 48-hour blockade called by the BNP and its like-minded opposition parties.
Eight vehicles were set on fire during this period; two of those were set ablaze in Dhaka’s Ramna and Rampura areas on Sunday, said Shahjahan Shikdar, deputy director of Fire Service and Civil Defence media cell.
Four buses, two trucks, one covered van and a pickup van were burnt during this period, he said.
The arson attacks were reported in Dhaka city, Gazipur, Chittagong, Sirajganj, Bogra and Natore.
A total of 80 members of 14 firefighting units were engaged in dousing the flames during this period, added the fire service official.
So far 252 vehicles have been set on fire during blockades and hartals since October 28, according to the fire service.
