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BNP's fresh movement starts with march: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said the party's fresh movement began with a march program in capital Dhaka on Saturday.

He said this in a brief speech before the march that started from Shahjadpur around 2:30 pm and ended in front of Abul Hotel in Malibagh.

Dhaka North City unit BNP held the program.

"I want to tell the government with this (march), resign immediately, otherwise, will have to go with a heavy heart, Mirza Fakhrul said.

"With Dhaka's this silent march, we with people will force this government to go," he added.

Read More: BNP announces 4-day march program in Dhaka

Earlier on Thursday, BNP announced a four-day march program in the capital to press home their 10-point demand, including restoration of democracy.

As per the party’s plan, Dhaka North City unit BNP will hold another march program from Gabtoli to Mirpur 10 roundabout on January 31.

Besides, Dhaka South City unit BNP will march from Jatrabari to Shyampur on January 30 and from Mugda to Malibagh on February 1.

KH/SU