Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- BNP leaders and activists are marching in small processions to the Chattogram's Polo Ground to see their party chief.

A festive atmosphere has developed around Sunday's election rally at the venue.

Party activists began gathering in the area since the early morning, and the crowd continued to swell as the day rolled on, gradually filling the Polo Ground.

People are joining the rally in processions from different wards and Upazilas of Chattogram, as well as from Cox's Bazar and the three hill districts, carrying banners and festoons and wearing colourful outfits.

The formal proceedings of the rally began at 10:30am, with Chattogram Metropolitan BNP Convener Ershad Ullah presiding and Member Secretary Nazimur Rahman mo...