Leaders and activists of the ruling Awami League and its affiliates today took a stance in Dhaka as BNP and like-minded opposition parties and alliances organised a sit-in programme.

According to party sources, every leader in every ward of the city took to the streets to face any untoward incident.

Leaders and activists of Awami League, Jubo League, Swachhasebak League, Krishak League, Mahila Awami League, Mohila Jubo League and other affiliated organisations gathered in front of the central office of Awami League on Bangabandhu Avenue since early morning.

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A huge traffic contestation was created due to the gathering. Most commuters crossed the area on foot as vehicles were stuck due to the programme.

On the other hand, Chhatra League leaders and activists gathered at Shahbagh since morning.

Apart from the day-long programme in front of Bangabandhu Avenue, Dhaka Metropolitan South Awami League arranged a discussion at 11:30 am on Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Homecoming Day.

Minister of Road Transport and Bridges and General Secretary of Bangladesh Awami League, Obaidul Quader ,was present as the chief guest at the programmes.

Meanwhile, Dhaka Metropolitan North Awami League will hold a rally at Mirpur Shah Ali Eidgah ground in the afternoon.

Obaidul Quader will be present as the chief guest at the programmes.

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Leaders of the party said AL activists have been instructed to be on alert considering the BNP programme today.

Meanwhile, along with Awami League, leaders and activists of the party’s allies and affiliated organisations are also on alert in the capital. At noon, Dhaka Metropolitan South Jubo League organised a peace rally at Central Shahid Minar in protest of “BNP-Jamaat violence and anarchy”.

Apart from this, Dhaka Metropolitan North and South Chhatra League leaders and workers are also on alert in various wards.