Thousands of leaders and activists of BNP and its associate bodies joined the party's divisional rally in Khulna city today (October 22, 2022), defying various obstacles and transport strike. The rally, organised by Khulna city unit of BNP, formally began on the Sonali Bank premises around 11:30 am, two and half hours earlier than the scheduled time, with recitation from the Holy Quran. Police and other security officials have been deployed around the rally venue and at different points in the city to prevent any untoward incident. Read BNP vows to stage the biggest rally in recent memory in Khulna The organisers said the rally was meant to denounce the price hike of daily essentials and fuel, the death of five party men in previous police action in Bhola, Narayanganj, Munshiganj and Jashore, and to ensure the release of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia. BNP has long been demanding that the next general election be held under a caretaker government, not under any political government — a demand rejected by the ruling Awami League as the constitution does not allow it. Read BNP set to defy all obstacles as supporters start gathering for Khulna Rally BNP senior leaders, including Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and some standing committee members, are expected to address the rally.