Star Online Report
A private car and a state-run BRTC bus burning near Rajuk Bhaban at Gulistan on Tuesday, January 06, 2015. Photo: Anisur Rahman
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A sub-inspector, who was present at the scene, requested anonymity to tell The Daily Star Online that about three-four youths broke the front window of the vehicle, under requisition of the police, and poured petrol before setting it on fire.
No one could be detained from the spot.
A bus of the state-run BRTC and a private car was torched near Rajuk Bhaban in Gulistan around 2:06pm, while another passenger bus was set afire at Tanti Bazar area around 1:55pm.
No injuries were reported in any of the arsons.
Unidentified criminals also set fire to a bus in Mohakhali around 6:20pm and another at Gulistan around 6:45pm, said an official of Fire Service and Civil Defence.
At least five vehicles were vandalised at Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue this evening, witnesses said.
Miscreants also vandalised at least five vehicles and blasted several crude bombs near Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Old Dhaka around 11:45am. Kotwali police said unidentified miscreants ransacked the vehicles and fled the scene.
In a total changeover from yesterday, the streets of Dhaka city were seen buzzing with the plying of public vehicles this morning. Some private cars were also seen plying.
Trains and launch services were reportedly under normal operation.
Law enforcers were seen deployed through all major points in the city.
