In Bangladesh, the second day of the countrywide 48-hour blockade, called by Bangladesh Nationalist party, Jamaat-e-Islami and like-minded opposition parties, is underway today with some incidents of violence and arson.<br />''<br />''After the three-day countrywide blockade, another road, rail and waterways blockade started at 6 am Sunday. It will end at 6 am tomorrow. <br />''The blockade is being enforced to mount pressure on the Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government to quit and hold the next election which is due in January, 2024 under a non-party, neutral administration.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82);"><span style="color: #000000;">A total of 18 arson incidents were reported across Bangladesh</span> including capital Dhaka </span>in 30 hours till this morning <span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82);">according to the Fire Service and Civil Defence. No casualties were reported. <br />''</span><br />''Markets, shops and financial institutions remained open. The presence of public transport was relatively thin on Dhaka roads amid tension and fear of violence. Office-goers, students and other commuters were seen struggling to find buses due to the shortage of public transport. <br />''<br />''The leaders and activists of the ruling Awami League and its associated bodies were also taking positions at different spots in the capital, holding brief rallies, and bringing out processions. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82);">Heavy presence of law enforcement agencies were seen patrolling on roads and important public buildings.</span><span style="color: #000000;"> Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and </span><span style="color: #101828;">Border Guard Bangladesh (</span><span style="color: #000000;">BGB) members are patrolling various roads and highways to keep the industrial environment normal. </span><span style="color: #101828;">A total of 228 platoons of  BGB have been deployed across the country to help law enforcers,</span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82);"> said PRO,</span><span style="color: #101828;"> BGB. </span><br />