BNP rally Dhaka

Unfair policing of opposition making ordinary citizens suffer too

There are too many questions about the policing of the BNP rally in Dhaka.

How was the BNP's Dhaka divisional rally?

The BNP's divisional rally was held at the Golapbagh field in Dhaka today.

AL's strategy of intimidation may no longer be working

So far, whatever the ruling party has been doing is going in favour of the BNP. 

BNP Dhaka rally ends with 10-point demand

BNP today placed a 10-point demand including resignation of ruling Awami League government and dissolving of parliament.

In photos: Here’s how the day progressed so far

It has been an eventful day so far. The day began with Dhaka residents waking up to empty roads, almost no public transports and increased police surveillance all around the city, due to BNP’s rally at Golapbagh. There was also presence of Awami League and BCL activists, taking positions in many

BNP rally begins at Golapbagh field with huge turnout

Amid speculations, political tension, arrest of a huge number of party leaders and activists and protracted negotiations, BNP's last divisional rally finally started in the capital's at Golapbagh field this morning.

All eyes glued to Golapbagh

After protracted negotiations, the BNP finally got permission for its rally today at a ground which was not its first choice by any means.

BNP rally: Crowd spills over to nearby streets as Golapbagh overcrowded

The Golapbagh field in Dhaka's Kamalapur, which was finally set as the venue for the BNP rally, was already overflowing with supporters the night before the event, with the crowd spilling over onto nearby streets.

BNP supporters chase away truck carrying barricades near Golapbagh

A truck carrying barricades was chased away by BNP activists when it reached near their rally venue at Golapbagh field in Dhaka's Kamalapur.

December 9, 2022
December 9, 2022

Global orgs urge BTRC, telcos to provide unfettered internet

A group of global and regional organisations working on connectivity and ending internet shutdowns today urged the telecom regulator and mobile operators to ensure unhindered mobile internet access during BNP's rally in Dhaka tomorrow.

December 9, 2022
December 9, 2022

Late twist in BNP's venue drama?

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) said it would announce its decision on whether BNP can hold a rally at Golapbagh field in the capital tomorrow only after receiving an application from the party.

December 9, 2022
December 9, 2022

All you need to know about Golapbagh field, BNP’s rally venue

The Golapbagh field in the capital's Dhalpur area, which will be the venue for BNP's is going to hold its Dhaka divisional rally tomorrow, is under the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and located near Kamalapur stadium.

December 9, 2022
December 9, 2022

Security beefed up around Golapbagh field, says DB chief

BNP today secured permission to hold its December 10 rally at Golapbagh field in the capital and as such security measures have been heightened around the premises, Mohammad Harun Or Rashid, chief of detective branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, said today.

December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022

Police crackdown in city: Hoteliers count losses as guests stay clear

Many hoteliers and owners of shared living facilities in the capital are facing losses due to a sharp decline in guests since the ongoing police drives started on December 1.

November 30, 2022
November 30, 2022

December 10 rally: Govt, BNP at odds over venue

The government and the BNP appear to be on a collision course over the venue of the latter’s much-talked about December 10 Dhaka rally as neither would budge on its stance.

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