During the blockades and hartals called by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its like-minded opposition parties since the October 28, at least 253 arson attacks is recorded by fire service till 6:00am today (December 5).
Shajahan Shikder who is the media officer from the fire service headquarters has confirmed the matter on Tuesday (December 5).
As the opposition parties called rail and waterways blockade, One arson attack was reported in 24 hours till 6:00am on Tuesday during the second day of the latest blockades and hartals.
A total of 10 members and two fire engines worked to douse the fire, he added.
On December 4, BNP again announced a nationwide blockade programme on December 6 and 7 and will form a human chain on December 10, to realise their demand for holding the 12th parliamentary election under a nonparty caretaker government.
