Dhaka streets remain busy despite banned BCL's strike; Security tightened

Public transport services remained largely normal across the capital on Tuesday morning, despite a strike called by the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League, with law enforcement agencies maintaining heightened security at key intersections and sensitive locations.

Although a series of cocktail explosions and bus arson attacks since Monday evening had triggered panic among city residents, the situation appeared calm on Tuesday morning, with buses and other vehicles operating on regular routes.

Tejgaon Police Station OC Moniruzzaman said the situation was normal, with no untoward incidents reported. 

According to Monirul Islam, OC of Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station, there had been no problems so far and all vehicles were operating normally. Police presence had been increased at several locations, alongside intensified surveillance.

Rampura Police Station OC Jahangir Hossain said additional police personnel were deployed in the Bangladesh Television (BTV) area, while regular patrols continued elsewhere. Traffic movement remained normal, he added.

The buses were operating on all major routes from Gulistan. Public transport was running towards Gabtoli via Shahbagh and Mirpur Road, as well as towards Uttara through Rampura and Badda.

OC of Pallabi Police Station Jalal Uddin said the situation had returned to normal since Tuesday morning following incidents of arson the previous night. No untoward incidents had been reported in the area.