Bangladesh places embargo on use of stickers on vehicles identifying professions

In the wake of a rising tide of militancy, the Bangladeshi police have placed an embargo on the use of stickers on vehicles identifying various professions like journalism.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia on Tuesday made the announcement at a press briefing.

He said journalists, lawyers and policemen could use painted logos of their respective organizations on their vehicles.

He said the decision aimed at preventing any attempt of criminals to commit crimes using vehicles carrying the stickers of different professionals.

The DMP commissioner said they will also not allow three or more people on a motorcycle.

Punitive measures will be taken against the offenders, he said.

Muslim-majority Bangladesh has been facing a surge in violent attacks in the recent months in which secularists and other religious groups have also been targeted.

Two persons including a writer of a LGBT magazine were on Monday hacked to death by unidentified assailants in Bangladesh capital Dhaka, hours after a prison guard was shot dead in a separate incident. Endit