Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the BNP must be held accountable for the violent attacks on police and journalists during the opposition group's antigovernment rally on Oct 28.

Hasina condemned the 'brutality' and 'inhumane actions' of the BNP while addressing an event organised by the Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) at the National Press Club on Thursday.

She also urged the international community to take notice of these incidents and expose the true nature of those involved.

Criticising human rights organisations and civil society for their silence on the recent acts of political violence, Hasina said, "International organisations put out statements about the smallest of things. Where are they now? D...