DHAKA:  Opposition BNP-backed Sommilito Peshajibi Parishad’s convention began at city’s Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) with former DU VC Professor Emajuddin Ahmed in the chair at around 3.15pm Sunday.

After a spell of uncertainty due to cancellation of booking by BICC authority and amid a ban on political gatherings, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) allowed the pro-BNP organization to hold the programme on certain conditions.

Opposition BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is set to join the programme as chief guest.

However on Saturday, DMP imposed a ban on holding any kind of meeting, procession and rally in the capital for an indefinite period from Sunday morning to avert anarchy and confrontation.

BDST: 1622 HRS, OCT 20, 2013
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