Dhaka, Bangladesh Global: According to reports , Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) expects about five million members and activists in Dhaka on the occasion. There will be special arrangements to bring its supporters to Dhaka from across Bangladesh. BNP is organising a public reception to mark the return of its acting chairman, Tarique Rahman.
As part of the preparations for the event, construction of the stage is underway in the 300-foot area of Purbachal in the capital. After nearly a decade and a half, Tarique Rahman is set to return to the country from London tomorrow, Thursday (25 December), in the afternoon. A visit to the venue on Wednesday morning found that colourful banners and festoons welcoming Tarique Rahman to Bangladesh have been put up along both sides of the road, from Kuril to the stretch beyond the reception stage. A massive 48-foot by 36-foot stage, made of bamboo and wood and facing south, is being built on the northern side of the road some distance from the Kuril intersection.
In addition, BNP has arranged private security for its acting chairman. According to reports BNP expects about five million members and activists in Dhaka on the occasion. There will be special arrangements to bring its supporters to Dhaka from across Bangladesh. Leaders and activists have been urged to maintain discipline during the large public gathering planned in the capital to welcome the party's acting chairman. Party sources said Brigadier General (retd.) Dr. AKM Shamsul Islam has been assigned to oversee Tarique Rahman's security from the airport to his residence.
The Biman flight carrying BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and his family is expected to depart London at 6:15pm Bangladesh time on Wednesday and arrive in Dhaka around noon (12:00pm) the following day (Thursday). He is then expected to travel by road to another, presumably bigger, reception at Purbachal's 300 Feet. According to reports, party leaders and activists will line both sides of the road to greet him. The BNP leader is expected to give a speech at the reception.
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