Dhaka, May 28 -- Thousands of leaders and activists of three associate bodies of the BNP -- Jubo Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal and Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal -- have gathered at Nayapaltan to join a youth rally.

Youths from Dhaka, Sylhet, Faridpur and Mymensingh have joined the rally in processions to ensure its success.

Many are wearing green, yellow, and red caps and T-shirts, and chanting various party slogans, reports UNB.

A stage has been set up for the rally opposite the BNP's central office at Nayapaltan.

No vehicles are moving on the road in front of the stage, causing traffic congestion on the adjacent roads.

Some Dhaka areas, including Shahbagh, Nayapaltan, Kakrail, Motijheel, Moghbazar, Shantinagar, Malibagh, Bijoynagar, and Fakir...