Bangladesh: Bangladesh Nationalist Party to at rally Cumilla Town Hall ground, Chittagong Division, Nov. 26

Event

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) plans to rally at Cumilla Town Hall ground, Chittagong Division, Nov. 26. The event is the latest gathering in a three-month campaign to mobilize support and protest several issues, including increasing fuel and essential goods costs. The venue for the Nov. 26 demonstration could change with little-to-no notice if local authorities move to prevent activists from assembling. Previous related rallies have attracted thousands of participants.

Authorities will likely monitor the rally and may attempt to disperse it if it becomes especially disruptive. Clashes between activists and police, as well as counterdemonstrators, are possible. Protesters could also march along or block roadways, causing localized transport disruptions.

Cumilla District is approximately 138 km (86 miles) northwest of Chattogram.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a standard security precaution. Leave the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Allow extra time to reach destinations near the rally venue. Heed all official security and transport advisories.