Arsonists suspected to number between 20 and 30 are accused by JaPa of setting fire to their office following the leaders' departure at the police's behest.

Breaking News: Arson Attack on Jatiyo Party Central Office in Dhaka

In a shocking turn of events, the Jatiyo Party Central Office in Kakrail, Dhaka, was set ablaze by unknown individuals on the evening of August 30. The attack occurred around 8 PM, and the fire was brought under control by law enforcement officials.

According to reports, around 20 to 30 individuals broke into the office and caused significant damage. Important documents, furniture, and books from the ground-floor library were burned in the fire. The Jatiyo Party's chairman's Press Secretary, Khandaker Delwar Jalali, confirmed the incident.

The attackers reportedly broke through police barricades to carry out the arson attack. Following the incident, a large number of police personnel have been deployed at both the Jatiyo Party central office and the chairman's residence. Law enforcement personnel dispersed protesters using baton charges, water cannons, and sound grenades.

Earlier in the day, at 3:30 PM, Jatiyo Party Secretary General Barrister Shamim Haider Patwary held a meeting with leaders and activists of the Mymensingh division at the party office. However, the exact nature of the views exchanged during this meeting is not detailed in the statement.

In a separate incident, attackers also attempted multiple attacks on Jatiyo Party Chairman Golam Mohammad Quader's Uttara residence after 4 PM. Law enforcement officials repelled the attackers at the residence, but no specific information is provided about any damage or incidents at the residence.

Barrister Shamim Haider Patwary answered questions from journalists in the central office auditorium at 4:30 PM. However, the statement does not provide information about any questions asked or answered during this interaction.

Yesterday, attackers attempted multiple times to set fire to the Jatiyo Party central office but were thwarted by resistance from Jatiyo Party activists and police. The party office has been damaged by the arson attack, and the exact extent of the damage is yet to be assessed.

As the situation remains tense, a large number of police personnel remain stationed at both the Jatiyo Party central office and the chairman's residence. The authorities are investigating the incidents and have not yet released any official statement regarding the motive behind the attacks.

Arsonists suspected to number between 20 and 30 are accused by JaPa of setting fire to their office following the leaders' departure at the police's behest.