The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced a seven-day programme from 5 to 11 November to observe National Revolution and Solidarity Day.
As part of the observance, the party will bring out a colourful rally, hold a discussion meeting, and hoist national and party flags at its offices in Dhaka on 7 November.
The schedule was finalised on Monday afternoon during a joint meeting of the party held at its central office in Naya Paltan, Dhaka, presided over by BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi.
The meeting was attended by BNP Joint Secretaries General, leaders of Dhaka Metropolitan South BNP, and central leaders of the party’s affiliate and associate organisations.
According to a press release issued by the party, national and party flags will be hoisted at 6am on 7 November at the central office in Naya Paltan and at party offices nationwide.
At 11am, Party Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, alongside national leaders, will lay wreaths and offer Fateha at the graves of party founder Ziaur Rahman and former chairperson and prime minister Khaleda Zia.
Later at 3pm, a colourful rally will be brought out from in front of the BNP central office in Naya Paltan, with similar rallies organised at district and metropolitan levels on the same day.
In addition, rallies will be held at thana and upazila levels across the country on 8 November.
Ahead of the main event, the BNP will hold a discussion meeting on 6 November at 3pm.
The party’s affiliate and associate organisations will also observe separate programmes, with Sramik Dal holding a discussion meeting on 5 November and Krishak Dal hosting one at 11am on 9 November.
Jatiyatabadi Samajik Sanskritik Sangstha (JASAS) will organise a discussion meeting and cultural function at 3pm on 9 November, while Juba Dal will arrange a discussion meeting on 10 November.
Furthermore, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal will organise a photo exhibition on the Dhaka University campus at 11am on 7 November and hold a discussion meeting the following day.
Ulama Dal will distribute educational materials among orphan students.
The BNP has urged party leaders and activists at all levels across the country, including Dhaka, to make the announced programmes successful.
