Bangladesh: Bangladesh Nationalist Party to rally in Barisal Nov. 5

Event

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) plans to rally in Barisal Nov. 5. 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. While organizers have not yet revealed the demonstration location, activists are likely to gather near the BNP divisional headquarters, at a prominent public space or government building, or along a major thoroughfare. The rally could be well attended.

Authorities will likely monitor the gathering and may attempt to disperse it if it becomes especially disruptive. Clashes cannot be ruled out. Localized transport disruptions are possible.

Barisal is approximately 85 km (53 miles) east of central Khulna.

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.