Don’t forget BNP-Jamaat’s arson terrorism: PM

BSS :
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday called upon the countrymen to stay alert against any occurrence and not to forget the arson terrorism of BNP-Jamaat clique as they could repeat that in any other form.
“Don’t forget the arson terrorism of BNP-Jamaat alliance. All have to be vigilant whether their arson terrorism exists in any other form or they are perpetrating this in different ways,” she said.
The premier said this while talking about the fire incidents in the city markets at the Awami League Local Government Nomination Board meeting held at her official residence Ganabhaban in the capital.
She also urged all not only living in Dhaka and all other cities across the country, to remain alert keeping in mind the past misdeeds of BNP-Jamaat clique.
The head of the government directed the concerned authorities to investigate whether the BNP-Jamaat’s arson terrorism is involved in the recent fire incidents.
“It should be investigated whether they (BNP-Jamaat) are taking a different path by staging incidents like fire,” she said.
Sheikh Hasina also asked to investigate whether the fire incidents in various markets were conspiracy or sabotage.
Besides, she directed to increase surveillance measures in important markets across the country.
“Everyone should be more aware. Everyone has to make arrangements on their own initiative to guard (their establishments). All efforts by the government will continue,” she said.
The Prime Minister said that unnecessary crowed must not be allowed during extinguishing the fire by the fire fighters and strict action will be taken in case of any obstruction regarding this.
When the first fire incident occurred, it was thought that it would be an accident, she said, adding: “But after the couple of other fire incidents at the same time of the first one… the fire incidents are taking place after 6 am. Surveillance should be increased and other markets have to remain alert.”
She also mentioned that it was noticeable that when the Fire Service came, they faced obstacles from some people.
She added: “Why they would face obstacles and why some people with sticks attacked the fire fighters when they doused the fire? Who are these people?”
Sheikh Hasina said if anyone looks into these four fire incidents, these questions would come – “Are these simple accidents? Are there some manipulations behind these matters?”