However, the police said that they did not give any such permission and that the matter is still under consideration. BNP Publicity Affairs Secretary Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie told Dhaka Tribune that they had received verbal permission from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Friday. Earlier on Thursday, a three-member BNP delegation led by Annie met with the DMP commissioner seeking permission for the rally which is expected to begin at 2 pm in front of its Naya Paltan Office. Khaleda was found guilty in another corruption case the same year, though her party claims both cases are politically motivated. Besides, BNP will hold a rally in front of its Nayapaltan central office at 2pm on Saturday.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 07, 2020 15:22 UTC