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Tarique Rahman Joins BNP's National Revolution and Solidarity Day Procession in Dhaka
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![]() Tarique Rahman Joins BNP's National Revolution and Solidarity Day Procession in Dhaka Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today joined a colourful procession in the capital to mark the historic National Revolution and Solidarity Day. Titled “National Revolution and Solidarity Day and Sovereignty Day”, the procession was inaugurated by Tarique Rahman from a makeshift stage in front of the BNP's central office in Nayapaltan at around 3:15pm. The entire Paltan area took on a festive atmosphere as thousands of BNP leaders, activists and supporters, along with members of the party's associate and affiliated organisations, joined the programme. A large gathering of people stretched from Kakrail intersection to Fakirerpool intersection, turning the area into a sea of party supporters. Participants carried the national flag as well as placards featuring photographs of BNP founder and former president Ziaur Rahman, former prime minister Khaleda Zia and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Many attendees wore colourful caps and T-shirts featuring party insignia and slogans. Banners, festoons and party slogans further added to the vibrant atmosphere. The procession is scheduled to conclude at Manik Mia Avenue. Among the prominent participants were Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Social Welfare Minister AZM Zahid Hossain, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam, Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni, Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Abdus Salam and Food State Minister Sultan Salahuddin Tuku. BNP Standing Committee members Amanullah Aman and Habib-un-Nabi Khan Sohel, Khairul Kabir Khokon and Prime Minister's Additional Press Secretary Atikur Islam Rumon also joined the procession.
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