A passenger bus of Bangla Star Paribahan was set on fire by unidentified miscreants on the Dhaka-Tangail Highway near Baikhola in Basail around midnight on Wednesday, November 12. The incident caused a major traffic jam stretching several kilometers. Fire service personnel later brought the blaze under control, and no casualties were reported as the driver, helper, and passengers managed to evacuate safely. Police also reported that similar arson attempts occurred in the same area and at Pauli on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge Highway, where tires were set ablaze. Authorities have not confirmed whether petrol bombs were used, and investigations are underway to identify those responsible.