Dhaka witnessed one of the deadliest attacks in the history of Bangladesh on August 21, 2004. A major grenade assault on then opposition leader and future Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s rally left 24 dead.

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The BMC has advised residents in the affected areas to store sufficient water in advance, use it judiciously during the shutdown.