Bangladesh: Bangladesh Nationalist Party staging protest march from its party office to Maghbazar area in Dhaka the afternoon of July 20

Event

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is staging a protest march in Dhaka, the afternoon of July 20 over the killing of one of its members in a recent demonstration. Participants first gathered at BNP's party office at 11:00. At 15:00, activists began marching towards an unspecified location in the Maghbazar area. Participation is not immediately clear, but likely to reach at least into the hundreds.

Authorities will likely deploy additional security along the march route. Localized transport disruptions are likely due to the march. Clashes cannot be ruled out, especially if counterprotests occur nearby.

Advice

Avoid all BNP-related activities due to the increased risk of violence. Allow additional travel time. Heed all official traffic and security advisories. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area.