BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman joined thousands of party leaders, activists, and supporters in a historic Sovereignty Rally in the capital on Saturday, marking National Revolution and Solidarity Day.
The rally, organised to commemorate 7 November, was formally inaugurated by the Prime Minister shortly after 3:00pm in front of the BNP Central Office at Naya Paltan.
With the participation of hundreds of thousands of BNP leaders, activists, and supporters, the procession transformed into a sea of people carrying Bangladesh’s red-and-green national flags and placards featuring the images of Ziaur Rahman, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, and Tarique Rahman.
The rally began from the BNP central office and proceeded through Kakrail, past the Chief Justice’s Residence, Hare Road, Minto Road, Hotel InterContinental Intersection, Banglamotor, and Farmgate, before concluding at Manik Mia Avenue in front of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
Prior to the start of the rally, a brief gathering was held between 2:45pm and 3:10pm, where party leaders highlighted the significance of the day and called for national unity, democracy, and the protection of Bangladesh’s sovereignty.
Joining the Prime Minister at the rally were BNP Acting Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed, BNP National Standing Committee Member and Prime Minister’s Adviser Mirza Abbas, National Standing Committee Member and Minister for Finance and Planning Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, National Standing Committee Member and Minister for Social Welfare and Child Affairs AZM Zahid Hossain, as well as senior leaders Amanullah Aman and Farhad Halim Donar.
Also present were BNP Vice Chairman and Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ahmed Azam Khan, Vice Chairman and Chief Whip of Parliament Nurul Islam Moni, BNP Chairperson’s Adviser and Administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation Abdus Salam, Joint Secretary General and Member of Parliament Khayrul Kabir Khokon, Joint Secretary General Habib Un Nabi Khan Sohel, Treasurer and Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Rashiduzzaman Millat, and Publicity Secretary and State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku.
Party leaders said the rally symbolised commitment to Bangladesh’s independence, sovereignty, democracy, and the ideals associated with the historic events of 7 November, while demonstrating unity among BNP supporters across the country.
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