Dhaka traffic comes to standstill as BNP brings out massive rally against Gaza massacre
The rally created huge tailbacks, which caused immense suffering to commuters
Vehicular movement came to a standstill in several areas in Dhaka due to the BNP rally against Gaza massacre today (10 April).
"The rally created huge tailbacks which caused immense suffering to commuters," Shafiqul Islam, Deputy Commissioner of Ramna Traffic Division told the Business Standard.
"Although the rally has already ended, the traffic situation is yet to be normal," he added.
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BNP brought out a massive rally in the capital today, expressing solidarity with the persecuted people of Gaza and Rafah in Palestine.
The programme also aimed at condemning the mass killings, atrocities, and persecution inflicted upon the Palestinians by Israeli occupation forces.
The activities of the rally formally began at 4pm with a recitation from the verses of the Holy Quran.
Braving the scorching heat, party leaders and followers from different parts of the city had been arriving in Nayapaltan in processions since early afternoon noon.
Streets and alleys from Kakrail crossing to Fakirerpool and adjoining areas were packed with BNP supporters, causing traffic disruptions in the area.
Carrying national flags, as well as the flags of the BNP and Palestine, along with banners, festoons, and placards inscribed with slogans against Israeli mass killings and oppression, they also chanted anti-Israeli slogans.
From Nayapaltan, the rally proceeded through Kakrail, Shantinagar, Malibagh and Moghbazar, before concluding at Bangla Motor.
