Dhaka, May 28 -- Thousands of youth activists from three major affiliate organisations of the BNP (Bangladesh Nationalist Party)-Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), Jubo Dal, and Swechchhasebak Dal-convened in Dhaka's Nayapaltan to hold a mass demonstration demanding the restoration of political rights for young Bangladeshis.
The rally, themed 'Establishing the Political Rights of the Youth', marks the climax of an eight-day campaign spanning four divisions. The procession was kickstarted by cultural performances and recitations from the Quran, as crowds began gathering in early morning hours.
Participants from Dhaka, Sylhet, Faridpur, and Mymensingh flooded the capital, parading with party flags, banners, and portraits of BNP founder and the...