3 buses set on fire at Natore filling station

Being informed, a firefighting unit from Bonpara station rushed to the spot and brought the flame under control immediately

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27 November, 2023, 10:20 am

Last modified: 27 November, 2023, 11:32 am

Burned bus at a CNG filling station in Natore on 27 November. Photo: Collected

Three buses were set on fire on fire in Baraigram upazila of Natore early this morning, during the ongoing 48-hour blockade called by the BNP and like-minded parties.

Locals said some unidentified individuals set the buses of 'GM Travels Paribahan' — parked at a CNG refuelling station in Bonpara area under the upazila — on fire around 4:45 am.

Being informed, a firefighting unit from Bonpara station rushed to the spot and brought the flame under control immediately.

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Habibur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Bonapra Highway Police Station, confirmed the incident, saying the firefighters with the help of police doused the fire.

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