Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina vows to end deadly attacks

Security has been stepped up since the wave of attacks began

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has vowed to bring an end to a wave of targeted killings of minorities and secular citizens in the country.

She said her government would do whatever it takes to stop the attacks. Her comments came a day after police launched a concerted drive against Islamists, arresting more than 1,500 people this week.


The opposition has accused the government of using the operation to target political opponents.

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"It may take time, but God willing, we will be able to bring [the perpetrators] under control," Ms Hasina said at a meeting of her ruling Awami League party on Saturday.
"Where will the criminals hide? Each and every killer will be brought to book," she added.
Police launched the week-long campaign on Friday, saying they were focused on arresting Islamist militants.
However, critics say many ordinary criminals were among those held.