Govt green lights opposition rally in Motijheel

The BNP and its allies have got the government green to hold a rally at Shapla Square in Motijheel on Saturday, from where the opposition is expected to renew call for pushing the government from power.

Senior Political Correspondentbdnews24.com
Published : 3 May 2013, 05:31 AM
Updated : 3 May 2013, 05:42 AM
Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Deputy Commissioner Masudur Rahman confirmed bdnews24.com about the permission which was given on certain conditions.
BNP Joint Secretary General Barkatullah Bulu said his party was communicated about the go-ahead on Friday afternoon.
Motijheel is a commercial hub, and on weekdays, it is one of the busiest places in the country.

In the rally, the party is also expected to reiterate its demand for restoration of a caretaker government to oversee the next general election.

The permission was sought on Apr 29.