BNP’s three major affiliated bodies concluded their long march to Akhaura land port on Wednesday (Dec 11) afternoon, pledging to resist Indian conspiracies and aggression against Bangladesh.

Leaders of the demonstration called on Indian authorities to shun their previous status as overlords of Bangladesh, and take up the role of a friend.

The long march from Dhaka’s Naya Paltan reached Akhaura in Brahmanbaria at 4pm to protest against a Hindu nationalist attack on the Bangladeshi mission in Tripura, burning of Bangladeshi national flag in police presence, and a persistent disinformation campaign being waged against Bangladesh since August 5.

BNP's regional leaders were present in the morning to welcome the large convoy from Dhaka.

In anticipation of possible unrest, law enforcement set up a three-tier security arrangement in front of the Akhaura land port. However, BNP's convoy, along with other vehicles, was halted about half a kilometer from the immigration checkpoint. In response to being blocked, leaders of Chhatra Dal, Juba Dal, and Swechhasebak Dal held a rally at the site.

BDST: 1940 HRS, DEC 11, 2024
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