Thousands of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) supporters rallied in the city of Barisal on Saturday, as the anti-government protest movement continues in the capital.
Party leaders and activists protested against the increase in prices of daily commodities and demanded the resignation of the current Awami League government.
Demonstrators have allegedly been arriving in the city since Thursday, as many transport routes were blocked due to transport strikes and Police security checkups.
BNP members have called for a grand rally in Dhaka on December 10.
Opposition parties including BNP have been holding continuous protest programs demanding the resignation of the government due to the ongoing energy and economic crisis in the country
