Bangladesh: Increased security likely in Narsingdi District, Dhaka, as of July 19, following prison break

Authorities will likely implement increased security measures across the Narsingdi District of Dhaka after student protestors stormed a prison and released inmates before setting the facility on fire on July 19. The majority of the inmates were convicts. Authorities have dispersed the protestors across the Narsingdi District and are attempting to locate the escapees. Initial sources indicate a couple of dozen inmates escaped the facility. The incident is related to the ongoing student protests occurring across Dhaka.

The heightened security posture will likely continue in the coming days as authorities track the escaped inmates. Search operations could lead to localized transport and business disruptions. Clashes involving fugitives and security forces are possible.