A large influx of BNP leaders and supporters has gathered at Nayapaltan, Dhaka, in response to a May Day rally organized by the Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal. Though the rally was scheduled to begin at 2 PM, thousands of pro-BNP activists started arriving at the venue since morning.
Onlookers reported that BNP leaders and activists joined the rally in small processions starting around noon. The heavy turnout led to the suspension of vehicular movement in the area, while additional law enforcement personnel were deployed to maintain order.
BNP’s acting chairperson Tarique Rahman is expected to virtually address the gathering as the chief guest. The rally is being presided over by Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal president Anwar Hossain, with general secretary Tuhinul Islam moderating the event.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, standing committee member Mirza Abbas, and leaders from various affiliated bodies also attended the rally.
