Leaders and activists of Barishal BNP set off for Dhaka on Wednesday night in a fleet of launches, celebrating Tarique Rahman’s return with fireworks and traditional drums.
The launch convoy began departing the ghats one after another after 9:30 pm, carrying party members from across the district.
Ziauddin Sikder, member secretary of Barishal City BNP, said five launches from the city alone are heading to Dhaka, while more than 15 launches have departed from other parts of the district.
Abu Naser Rahmatullah, a member of BNP’s national executive committee, said the launches will enter Dhaka via Kanchpur and proceed directly to Kanchan Bridge, from where participants will march to the venue of the public gathering.
BNP Chairperson’s adviser Mojibur Rahman Sarwar added that after the rally, everyone will return to Barishal by launch. He said arrangements for food and accommodation have been made on the vessels for the traveling party members.