Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali has authorised officers to open fire on anyone throwing crude bombs at police from motorcycles.

The directive comes amid mixed reactions to a similar order issued five days ago by the chief of Chittagong Metropolitan Police.

On Sunday, three DMP officials, including a deputy commissioner from the crime branch, confirmed the order to a radio broadcast, requesting anonymity.

Commissioner Sazzat told bdnews24.com, "I instructed over wireless that anyone setting a bus on fire or using crude bombs to threaten lives should be shot. This is allowed under our law."

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