Bangladesh, Nov. 12 -- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has tightened security across the capital following several crude bomb explosions and arson attacks on buses in different areas.

The measures include stronger checkpoints, intensified patrols and increased surveillance to protect residents, prevent criminal activities and ensure the safety of vehicles on city roads, DMP Deputy Commissioner (Media) Akhtar Hossain said on Wednesday.

He said police had increased patrols and monitoring at key entry points, major roads and crime-prone locations across Dhaka.

As part of a coordinated operation involving different police stations and DMP units, officers are searching suspicious individuals and vehicles. They are also checking vehicle...