Southern Bangladesh witnessed arson, bomb attacks, and major highway blockades as activists of the banned Awami League enforced a “lockdown,” intensifying political turmoil nationwide.

Sheikh Hasina has urged Bangladeshis to continue a nationwide movement until the fall of the Yunus-led government, accusing it of fascism, repression, and widespread attacks on Awami League activists.

A source has alleged that a secret meeting between pro-BNP and Jamaat-aligned bus owners and individuals claiming intelligence ties planned to burn buses and blame the Awami League to fuel political unrest.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has condemned the deadly terror attack in New Delhi, expressing solidarity with India and reaffirming Bangladesh’s commitment to fight terrorism jointly.

Bangladeshi expatriate Awami League units in the U.S. have announced protest rallies and a human chain in New York to support the Dhaka Lockdown, aligning with central political actions in Bangladesh.