, 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 for a 'massive' youth rally.

Youths from Dhaka, Sylhet, Faridpur and Mymensingh have joined the rally to ensure its success, said Swechchhasebak Dal President SM Jilani.

The leaders of the BNP wings are expecting participation of at least 15 lakh young people in the rally, he said.

Some Dhaka areas including Shahbagh, Nayapaltan, Kakrail, Motijheel, Moghbazar, Shantinagar, Malibagh, Bijoynagar, Fakirapool are experiencing severe traffic congestion.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will virtually join the rally as the chief guest and present the party's politic...