Barisal, Bangladesh (BBN)-A truck helper was burnt to death when miscreants hurled petrol bomb on the vehicle on the Dhaka-Barisal highway in Barisal, a southern district of Bangladesh, early Sunday.

On information, Uzirpur police recovered the body of Sohag, 18, which was inside the burnt truck, said police.
Petrol bomb attack becomes a common phenomenon during the recent blockades and strikes in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh is facing non-stop blockade coupled with strikes since last 13th day.
BNP-led 20-party alliance called the nationwide blockade protesting the confinement of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and arrest of party leaders and activists.
BBN/SS/ANS-18Jan15-10:50am (BST)