AL to hold nationwide ‘harmony rallies’ today

The ruling Awami League yesterday announced that it will hold 'harmony rallies' and bring out peace processions across the country today against the recent communal violence.

AL and its associated bodies will arrange the protests at all districts, cities and upazilas, said a press release from the party last night.

As part of the programme, the central AL will bring out a procession from the party's central office on Bangabandhu Avenue in the capital at 11:00am.

Besides, party leaders will visit various areas which came under communal attacks recently.

AL General Secretary Obaidul Quader announced the programme after an emergency meeting at the party president's political office in Dhanmondi last evening.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, also president of the AL, joined the meeting virtually.

During the meeting, the prime minister asked all leaders and activists of the party to resist communal forces. She also called up the people of the country to maintain communal harmony at any cost, said the release.