Dhaka, April 8 -- Police have arrested 49 people in connection with the acts of vandalism and looting that took place during anti-Israel protests in several cities of the country on Monday.

These unlawful actions are seen as a direct threat to public safety and the rule of law, according to a statement posted on the Chief Adviser's verified Facebook account on Tuesday.

4 arrested over vandalism of Bata showroom, hotel in Gazipur

Already two cases related to the vandalism were filed by the police and further investigations are underway.

Additional charges were expected as law enforcement works to identify more people involved in the vandalism, it said.

In a concerted effort to bring those responsible to justice, the police conducted r...