The Bangladesh government Wednesday announced that people who catch those responsible for violence during strikes and blockades will be rewarded 100,000 taka (about $1,250).
Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu made the announcement a day after his ministerial junior Asaduzzaman Khan said citizens who hand these trouble-makers over to police will be rewarded, bdnews24.com reported.
Khaleda Zia had called the blockade Jan 5 when police barred her from leaving her office to lead anti-government agitations.
The BNP-led opposition alliance had boycotted the general elections in Bangladesh in January last year and has been pressing for fresh polls under a neutral government since then.
At least 30 people have died in attacks in the past 15 days as vehicles were targeted with bombs.
A 48-hour shutdown called by the BNP is in force in Dhaka and Khulna divisions from Wednesday to protest against the alleged oppression of opposition activists by the joint forces.