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Fire incidents were reported at BNP offices in Dacope and Batiaghata upazilas of Khulna.
In protest, BNP leaders and activists held rallies and resistance marches across all upazilas of Khulna district on Wednesday (November 11).
Khulna District BNP Member Secretary and District Council Administrator Monirul Hasan Bappi confirmed the matter to Dhaka Tribune.
Meanwhile, a 24-year-old man was detained early Wednesday over an alleged attempt to set fire to the July memorial at Shibbari intersection in Khulna city.
The detainee was identified as Fahad Hossain, a resident of Shekhpara.
Police and locals said three youths arrived at the intersection on a motorcycle in the early hours of the day. One of them approached the memorial allegedly intending to set it on fire.
Suspecting his activities, several locals searched him and recovered a bottle containing petrol and some firecracker-like objects. Police were informed and took him to the police station.
After learning about the incident, Khulna City Corporation Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju visited the memorial at 2pm on Wednesday and urged police personnel deployed there to remain more vigilant.
Officer-in-Charge of Sonadanga Police Station Md Rafiqur Islam said three people were present at the scene. Two fled on the motorcycle after noticing the presence of locals and police.
He added that efforts were underway to identify the others and legal action would be taken over the incident.
