Thousands join BNP rally in Patuakhali

Thousands of people have thronged Shaheed Alauddin Children’s Park in Patuakhali town to join a rally organised by the BNP on the occasion of the National Revolution and Solidarity Day .

The rally organised by BNP’s Patuakhali sadar upazila unit started at 10 am on Saturday.

The rally was presided over by the president of Patuakhali Sadar Upazila BNP Kazi Mahbub Hossain. Maulana Nasarul Haque, a member of BNP’s National Executive Committee delivered the keynote speech as the chief guest.

District BNP Convener Abdus Rashid Chunnu Mia, secretary Snehangshu Sarker Kuti, and former Mayor and district BNP member Moshtaq Ahmed Pinu among others spoke.

During their speeches, the leaders said in the past fifteen years, BNP offices in Patuakhali had been attacked and vandalised 14 times.

Even though they had faced numerous challenges, the people of Patuakhali had remained resilient, they said.

The leaders further assured that Patuakhali, known as a city of peace, would remain a peaceful city as they vowed to continue their struggle unitedly.

Since the morning, BNP leaders and activists from Patuakhali Sadar Upazila and 14 unions of the area gathered in different groups and marched towards the rally venue.

Many participants carried bundle paddy sheaf,  placards with photo of  BNP founder Ziaur Rahman. Some even paraded with a replica of Khaleda Zia, playing drums and creating excitement throughout the town.

Leaders and activists of BNP, Jubo Dal, Chhatra Dal, Sramik Dal, Mahila Dal, Krishak Dal, and other party supporters joined the rally.