Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- A CNG-powered autorickshaw has been set on fire on the Dhaka-Narayanganj link road, while a hand grenade has exploded in the Manikganj bus stand area.

The arson took place outside the Youth Development office in Narayanganj's Jalkuri area around 9:30pm on Wednesday, said Fatullah Police chief Anwar Hossain.

Earlier, a hand grenades exploded in the Manikganj bus stand area around 8:30pm, according to district police.

Referring to the primary investigation in Jalkuri, Officer Anwar said: "Two youths hired a CNG-powered autorickshaw from Chashara, claiming they were heading to the Signboard area.

"After reaching Jalkuri, the passengers asked the driver to stop, saying someone would get on with them.

"On the pretext of ...