Although 12 days have passed after the incident, the prime minister did not say anything about what kind of steps the government is going to take against the perpetrators of the bomb attacks, said Badruddoza at a protest rally at Muktangaon in the city.

Protesting the synchronised bombings, the BDB and Oikya Mancha jointly took out a procession after the rally. Hundreds of supporters and people from all walks of life joined the procession led by Dr Kamal and Badruddoza Chowdhury.

Speaking at the rally, Dr Kamal said the people are now passing their days in a sense of insecurity due to frequent bomb attacks and they want to get rid of this situation.

He called on the government to conduct impartial investigations into all bomb and grenade attacks to prevent the repeat of such incidents.

The people want security of their life and property and the government must ensure that, said Dr Kamal, also the president of Gono Forum.

He called on the government to take effective steps to stop bomb attacks and bring the attackers to justice.

BDB chief Badruddoza Chowdhury said the nation is now passing through a severe crisis as the BNP-led four-party alliance has failed in all fronts.

"Those who are carrying out bomb and grenade attacks across the country want to destroy our democracy and achievement of the liberation war," said the former president.

Demanding explanation form the government, he said, "The ministers are giving contradictory statement regarding the August 17 bomb attacks, but the prime minister did not say anything, which has frustrated the nation."

The BDB chief also urged the government to initiate a dialogue with major political parties to tackle the current situation.

BDB leaders Major (Retd.) Abdul Mannan and Mahi B Chowdhury and Oikya Mancha leaders Mostafa Mohsin Montu and Abdur Rouf also spoke.