The ruling Awami League has announced a countrywide protest rally and procession on Sunday, against the violent activities of the BNP.
The party's General Secretary Obaidul Quader announced the program at Awami League central office on Saturday
“BNP has started arson attacks again from today (Saturday). In response, Awami League supporters can not be silent. We will perform our responsibilities. Our leaders and activists will be visible on the streets till the next election,” said Quader.
He made the remarks at a press conference where top leaders of Awami League associate bodies and lawmakers of Dhaka city were present.
Leaders and activists of the Awami League and its affiliated organizations held sit-ins at entry points of Dhaka.
From Saturday morning they were taking positions at various entrances including Gabtoli, Jatrabari, Dholaikhal, Babubazar Bridge and Uttara.
However, in front of the central office of the Awami League on Bangabandhu Avenue, the presence of activists was limited.