Bangladesh: Bangladesh Nationalist Party to rally in Rajshahi Dec. 3

Event

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) plans to rally at Hazi Muhammad Mohsin Government High School Ground in Rajshahi Dec. 3. 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 Dec. 3 demonstration could change with little-to-no notice if local authorities move to prevent activists from assembling. Previous related gatherings 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.

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.