Dhaka, July 27 -- President of Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) Prof AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Saturday alleged there is a political connection with the rise in crimes and social unrest.

"The conspirators are spreading rumour with a political motive that human heads are necessary for the construction of Padma Bridge," he said.

Speaking at a discussion, the BDB chief further said, "Political motive is also a reason behind the increase in social unrest and crimes. The political parties involved with it to destabilise the country have no patriotism."

Bangladesh People's Party (BPP) arranged the programme at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh marking its first founding anniversary.

B Chowdhury, also a former president, urged the gov...