Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) 9th divisional rally began in Rajshahi on the Madrasa Maidan.
Local leaders are addressing the rally that began around 8:30am, which was scheduled to start at 2:00pm. Leaders and activists have gathered at the historic Madrasa Ground of Rajshahi from Natore, Bogra, Pabna, Sirajganj, Naogaon, Joypurhat and Chapainawabganj amid transport strikes and various obstacles
The leaders and activists started entering the rally venue after the police opened all the entrances at 6:00am.
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's adviser Mizanur Rahman Minu said, that the central leaders will come to the stage soon. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, BNP’s Secretary General has already reached the city on Friday night, will address the rally as the chief guest.
Earlier, BNP held rallies in Chattogram, Mymensingh, Khulna, Rangpur, Barishal, Faridpur, Sylhet and Cumilla.
A large number of leaders and activists of the BNP and its associate bodies joined the rally venue from different districts since Wednesday due to the transport strike.
