Barisal on Friday witnessed a huge number of women participating in the rally of Awami League chief Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Bangabandhu Udyan, the largest open ground in the city, turned into a major gathering when it was just morning, even though the prime minister was scheduled to arrive in the afternoon.
The front rows of audience seating were dominated by women supporters and activists of the Awami League wearing colourful sarees and caps and holding the party flag as well as the national flag.
While talking to Dhaka Tribune, Asma Akter, a grassroots Awami League activist of Barisal, said: “This is the first time we are going to see Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after the inauguration of the Padma Bridge.”
“We joined this rally to express our gratitude to Sheikh Hasina as she opened the Padma Bridge and many more development projects in Barisal,” said Asma.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reached Barisal Circuit House at 1pm on Friday. Then, she went to the rally venue with her sister Sheikh Rehana at 2:58pm.
Sheikh Hasina, the president of the ruling Awami League, is visiting Barisal as part of her campaign tour ahead of the January 7 polls.
Decorated with banners, posters and flags, the city welcomed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with great enthusiasm.
