The interim government on Saturday warned that any credible evidence of sabotage or arson will be met with swift and resolute responses.
鈥楴o act of criminality or provocation will be allowed to disrupt the public life聽 and the political process,鈥� according to a statement issued by the chief adviser鈥檚 press wing.
Hours after a fire broke out in the cargo village area of Dhaka鈥檚 Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, the press wing issued the statement, saying that the government was aware of public concern regarding some major fires in several locations across the country.
鈥榃e wish to assure all citizens that the security services are investigating each incident thoroughly and protecting lives and property with utmost vigilance,鈥� it said.
The statement also said that if these fires were proved to be acts of sabotage, and their aim was to create panic and division, they would succeed only if we allowed fear to overtake our reason and our resolve.
It added, 鈥楤angladesh has faced many challenges before, and together we will face any threats to our new democracy with unity, calm and determination. We have nothing to fear but fear itself.鈥�
