The BNP has announced to hold peaceful rallies in all the metropolitan cities of the country on Monday.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced the program at an emergency press conference at Dhaka's Gulshan on Saturday.
"We planned to hold a program on Sunday, but we came to know that the ruling Awami League has plans that day. So we will hold our program the next day (Monday).”
Earlier, the ruling Awami League 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.
