Train Attacked, Set On Fire, 5 Killed In Bangladesh's Dhaka Ahead Of Election: 'Bid To Scare Voters'

Nearly half a dozen people were killed after a train in Bangladesh caught fire on January 5. The incident occurred in the Gopibag area of Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka. Bangladeshi officials said that four coaches of Benapole Express were set on fire to scare people from taking part in the election process. The ruling Awami League, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, are at loggerheads over the conduct of the elections. Bangladesh will go to the polls on January 7. Watch this video to know more. #bangladesh #train #fire #sheikhhasina #dhaka #benapoleexpress #gopibag #conspiracy #sabotage #parliamentaryelections #polls #khaledazia #bangladeshpm Hindustan Times Videos brings all the News for the Global Indian under one umbrella. We break down news from across the globe from the unique lens of a Rising India. Tune in for Explainers, Opinions, Analysis and a 360 degree view of big events in India and the World which impact your present and future. Follow the Hindustan Times Channel on WhatsApp for News Alerts, Top Stories and Editor picks. Join Us Today - https://www.bit.ly/3PQ4kSv Subscribe to the Hindustan Times YT channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. Visit our website https://www.hindustantimes.com/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/htTweets Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hindustantimes