At least four people died when four coaches of Benapole Express caught fire in Gopibagh area of the capital on Friday night.
The Foreign Minister said that while the people of Bangladesh were anxiously preparing for the national elections – a horrific incident of arson took place on the evening of January 5, when the Benapole Express, a symbol of connectivity and progress, was deliberately set on fire by miscreants. ,
Abdul Momen said, “Undoubtedly this condemnable incident, perpetrated by people with malicious intentions, strikes at the heart of our democratic values.” The timing of this incident, just a day before the elections on January 7, shows a perfect intention. To hinder the celebration, safety and security of the democratic processes of the country.