Dhaka: Bangladesh today announced a bounty of USD 1,000 for arsonists to control violent street protests by opposition parties that have claimed 127 lives across the country in the past month.
“Taka 1 lakh (USD 1,000) will be awarded to those who help police in arresting criminals when they try to set on fire or vandalise vehicles in Dhaka,” Dhaka Metropolitan police said in a statement.
Taka 25,000 would be paid to persons who help in arresting criminals involved in attacks with crude bombs or petrol bombs. People can tip off police on telephone, the statement said.
The announcement came as the burn unit of the state-run Dhaka Medical College Hospital said 18 patients had succumbed to their injuries since November 26 at the facility.
A total of 24 violence victims are still being treated at the hospital.
