Central leaders of the National Citizen’s Party (NCP) arrived at the Circuit House in Faridpur around 1:40 pm on Thursday, ahead of a scheduled rally as part of their ongoing July movement programme. The city has been placed under a heavy security blanket in anticipation of the event.
Following a brief stop at the Circuit House, the NCP delegation is expected to march on foot to the Janata Bank intersection, where the rally will be held.
Faridpur Superintendent of Police Abdul Jalil said, “Security measures have been taken surrounding the NCP’s road march. Law enforcement will remain on highest alert, with police, intelligence agencies, RAB, Coast Guard, and the army on standby.”
A stage was set up at the rally site in the morning, where local supporters have already begun to gather. The rally will be presided over by NCP Central Member and Faridpur Coordinator Syeda Nilima Dola.
Speaking to the media, Dola said the party had to revise its itinerary slightly following Wednesday’s programme in Gopalganj. She said the central convoy crossed Jessore earlier in the day before entering Faridpur and taking position at the Circuit House. From there, they will walk to the rally venue, deliver speeches, inaugurate the district party office, and later visit the July martyrs’ graves in Alipur cemetery to offer prayers and meet their families.
The delegation includes Convener Nahid Islam, Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain, Chief Coordinator Nasir Uddin Patwari, Southern Region Coordinator Hasnat Abdullah, Northern Region Coordinator Sarjis Alam, and central leaders Samanta Sharmin, Dr Tasnim Jara, and Nahida Sarwar Niva. Around 160 leaders and activists are accompanying the group.
Faridpur Kotwali Police Station Officer-in-Charge Asaduzzaman confirmed that more than 500 law enforcement personnel have been deployed in and around the rally venue. RAB, Coast Guard, and army units are also patrolling the area to ensure security.