Human sea at Suhrawardy Udyan

The historic Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital has turned into a human sea as huge students have thronged there to attend a rally of Bangladesh Chhatra League, the student wing of ruling Awami League.

BCL leaders are expecting at least 500,000 students from across the country at the rally. The rally is being held in memory of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib.

The rally will start after 3:00 pm. Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina will attend the rally as the chief guest.

The rally will be presided over by central BCL President Saddam Hossain.