Sheikh Hasina seeks nationwide alert amid IS attacks

TIL Desk/World/Dhaka-Fearing fresh Islamist attacks, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought a nationwide social alert advising neighbourhoods and institutions to develop their own security systems to supplement the security agencies.

“Once they (Islamists) started, they are unlikely to keep silent,” the premier told a media briefing at her residence in the aftermath of the July 1 terrorist attack at an upmarket Dhaka cafe that killed 20 foreigners including an Indian girl, and a subsequent assault on an Eid congregation in northern Sholakia district.

She however said the attacks resulted in a “national unity” against Islamists with people from all walks of life including Islamic leaders joining hands in spearheading a countrywide social campaign at the grassroots while police and security forces launched a clampdown against militants. “However, everybody should develop their own security spheres, while the government will do everything possible on its part,” Hasina said.