11-Party Long March Convoy Crosses Gopalganj Under Tight Security
The convoy of the 11 parties' Khulna-Kushtia-bound long march has crossed Gopalganj under tight security from law enforcement agencies.
The long march convoy crossed Gopalganj between 12 noon and 12:30 pm on Saturday.
Strict security measures were seen around the long march to prevent any untoward incident. Alongside the regular police force and the Detective Branch, a large number of armed police were deployed across Gopalganj.
Law enforcement personnel were seen on vigilant watch at most places, including important intersections, the mouths of connecting roads, and deserted spots.
Earlier on Saturday, Jamaat-e-Islami amir and opposition leader Shafiqur Rahman inaugurated the 11-party unity's Khulna-Kushtia-bound long march at the south gate of Baitul Mokarram Mosque in the capital.
After the inaugural rally, leaders and activists of the 11 parties began the long march at around 8:30 am.
On the way, roadside rallies are scheduled at Naodoba in Jajira, Shariatpur; at Katakhali Mor in Fakirhat, Bagerhat; and at Babri Chattar in Khulna city and the Swadhinata Chattar at Phultala bus stand.
Roadside rallies will also be held at Murli Mor in Jashore and at the bus terminal in Jhenaidah. Finally, the closing rally will be held at Shaheed Abrar Fahad Stadium in Kushtia.
