Dhaka, April 12 -- Thousands of people from across the capital began streaming into Suhrawardy Udyan early Saturday morning, well ahead of the scheduled start of a mass rally in solidarity with the people of Gaza.

Although the grand gathering, titled 'March for Gaza', was set to begin at 3pm, large and small processions started arriving at the venue early in the day.

Some groups entered the venue from Shahbagh, others from Doel Chattar and Nilkhet, slowing the traffic in parts of the capital.

Crowds carrying Palestinian flags were seen marching from different locations towards the historic ground particularly from around Dhaka University.

Palestine Solidarity Movement Bangladesh organised the rally.

Organisers said the main event pro...