BNP to form human chain in city today

As part of its countrywide scheduled programme, BNP leaders and activists will stage a human chain in the city today (Monday) protesting the jailing of its chairperson Khaleda Zia in a graft case, reports UNB.

Party senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said their party leaders and followers will observe the programme from 11am to 12 noon in front of the Jatiya Press Club also demanding the release of Khaleda immediately.

He said their party's district, thana, upzila and city units will also observe the programmes at their convenient time and places.

Earlier on Saturday, Rizvi announced a three-day protest programme at a press briefing at BNP's Nayapaltan central office. As part of the programmes, the party will also hold an hour-long sit-in programme on Tuesday and a hunger strike from 9am to 5pm on Wednesday across the country.