Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- BNP's extended meeting began in the capital on Thursday morning, with the participation of 3,500 leaders from across the country.

The meeting commenced at 11am on the LD Hall premise of the National Parliament Complex with a condolence motion.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will address the function as the chief guest through a virtual platform from London.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is presiding over the meeting virtually from London. He will address the leaders during both the inaugural and closing sessions.

At the beginning of the event, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is delivering a welcome speech, followed by the inaugural address of Tarique Rahman.

The inaugural session features a scree...