Argus News - Bangladesh Leader's House Set Ablaze; 7-Year-Old Killed, Three Critically Injured

Dhaka, Dec 21: Amid escalating political violence in Bangladesh, a tragic incident unfolded in Lakshmipur Sadar upazila on Saturday when the house of a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader was allegedly locked from the outside and set ablaze.

According to local reports, the fire claimed the life of a child and left three others critically injured. The deceased has been identified as seven-year-old Ayesha Akter, daughter of Belal.

Witnesses said the victims were trapped inside the residence when the blaze broke out, unable to escape due to the locked doors.

Confirming the incident, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Lakshmipur Sadar Model Thana, Md Wahid Parvez, said Belal's seven-year-old daughter, Ayesha Akter, was burnt to death in the arson attack and added that his two other daughters, 16-year-old Salma Akter and 14-year-old Samia Akter, sustained critical burn injuries.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and managed to rescue the injured, who were later admitted to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, with suspicions that the attack was politically motivated amid ongoing unrest in the region.


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The incident has sparked outrage and fear among residents, further highlighting the deteriorating law and order situation in parts of Bangladesh.

Police have registered a case and are working to identify those responsible for the attack.