Bangladesh: Rally occurring outside the Bangladesh Nationalist Party office in Nayapaltan area, Dhaka, afternoon of Sept. 17

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) are holding a rally outside their office building in Nayapaltan, Dhaka, on the afternoon of Sept. 17 to celebrate International Democracy Day. Participation is in the thousands.

Authorities will likely maintain increased security across Nayapaltan and surrounding areas until the rally dissipates. Localized transport disruptions are likely due to the scale of the rally. Associated business disruptions cannot be ruled out.