Dhaka: Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal, the labour wing of BNP, will hold a rally in the capital on May 1 to mark the historic May Day. The rally is scheduled to begin at 2:30pm in front of BNP’s Nayapaltan central office, said BNP Standing Committee Member Nazrul Islam Khan.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Nazrul Islam Khan made the announcement at a press conference at the BNP’s central office on Thursday. He stated that BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will attend the rally as the chief guest, while party Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir will be present as a special guest. Sramik Dal President Anwar Hossain will preside over the rally.
Nazrul Islam Khan highlighted the significant role that working people play in the country’s economy and daily life. ‘BNP has always stood by workers and will continue to do so,’ he affirmed. He also addressed workers’ rights, mentioning that the government is working to fulfil the commitments made in the election manifesto for the welfare of labourers.
He added that various demands and concerns of workers will be presented to the prime minister at the May Day rally. Organisers have stated that extensive preparations are underway to ensure the programme’s success, with a large turnout of workers expected from Dhaka and nearby areas.
Earlier in the afternoon, a preparatory meeting chaired by Anwar Hossain was held at the party’s central office, where different aspects of the programme were discussed.