Dhaka: BNP's workers' front Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal is all set to hold its workers’ rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on Sunday, marking May Day.

BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia will address the rally as the chief guest. The programme is scheduled to begin at about 2:00pm, reports UNB.

Contacted, BNP vice-chairman Abdullah Al Noman, who visited the venue at about 11:00am on Saturday, said they have completed almost all necessary preparations to hold the rally. ‘We’re now ready to hold the rally.’

On Thursday, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) authorities permitted Sramik Dal to hold the rally at the Suhrawardy Udyan. Earlier, Public Works Department also gave Sramik Dal permission to use the venue for the programme.

Maruf Hossain, deputy commissioner (media) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, told UNB that the permission was given on some conditions.

Noman said thousands of workers from Dhaka and its adjacent areas, including Narayanganj, Fatullah, Tongi, Savar and Narsingdi, are expected to join the programme to make it a complete success.