The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its affiliated and associate organisations organised a colourful rally and gathering in Pirojpur on Saturday, marking National Revolution and Solidarity Day.
The procession began at around noon from the Circuit House premises in the town, marched through several major streets and ended at the Shaheed Minar premises, where a rally was held.
Pirojpur District BNP Convener Nazrul Islam Khan and Member Secretary Saidul Islam Kismat attended the gathering, alongside party leaders from district, upazila, municipal and union levels.
Leaders and activists from various affiliated and associate organisations of the party also took part in the programme.
Addressing the gathering, speakers described November 7 as a significant day in Bangladesh's political history, saying that soldiers and civilians had united on the day to protect the country's independence and sovereignty.
They called on people to draw inspiration from the spirit of November 7 and remain united to safeguard democracy and strengthen national unity.