The BNP-led 18-Party opposition alliance has called for a 48-hour shutdown starting from a day before polling in several districts across Bangladesh.
Published : 03 Jan 2014, 05:11 PM
Shutdown has been called in Rajshahi, Sirajganj and Patuakhali from Saturday to Sunday.
Strike has been called in Manikganj for Sunday and in Noakhali, Faridpur and Barisal for Saturday.
Earlier, a 48-hour shutdown was called in Chittagong and Sylhet.
The Opposition leaders say the shutdown was called to protest ‘confinement’ of Leader of the Opposition Khaleda Zia, framing alliance leaders in ‘false cases’ and demanding a fresh poll under a non-party government, cancelling the current polls schedule slated for Sunday.
The 10th parliamentary polls will be held on Sunday with the participation of 12 parties including the ruling Awami League.