11 May 2023 | 11:04 AM UTC
Bangladesh: Bangladesh Nationalist Party to hold protest in Dhaka May 13
Bangladesh Nationalist Party to stage rally on VIP Road in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 14:00 May 13. Increased security likely.
Event
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) plans to demonstrate in Dhaka, 14:00 May 13 over several demands, including a push for the next general elections under a neutral caretaker government. Participants will gather at BNP's office along VIP Road. The event will likely draw hundreds of participants.
Authorities will almost certainly increase security near the protest site. Localized transport disruptions are possible due to increased security measures and the presence of large numbers of people. Demonstrators may also march on or block roadways. Clashes between police and BNP activists, as well as between BNP supporters and rival political groups, cannot be ruled out. Officials may also conduct mass arrests if activists defy orders to disperse.
Advice
Avoid all demonstrations. Allow additional time near the protest site. Heed all official security and transport advisories. If clashes break out, depart the area immediately and seek shelter at a secure, nongovernmental facility.
