<div><b><span style="font-size: 1rem;">BNP is determined to hold their rally in front of the party central office in Nayapaltan of the capital, according to media reports.</span><br></b></div><div><br></div><div>BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said this while addressing a press briefing at the party central office in Nayapaltan of the capital on Thursday.</div><div> </div><div>Rizvi said that we have clearly told them (DMP) that the only designated venue for the rally on October 28 is in front of the Nayapaltan BNP office, there is no alternative.</div><div><br></div><div>The BNP senior joint secretary general also demanded release of the party leaders and activists within October 28.</div><div><br></div><div>He alleged that the police have filed 10 cases and started arresting their leaders and activists ahead of the October 28 rally.</div><div><br></div><div>Over 150 leaders and activists were picked up and arrested across the country including in Dhaka from Wednesday night till Thursday noon, he added.</div><div><br></div><div>Rizvi alleged that the ruling Awami League is provoking confrontation while the law enforcers are arresting and picking up the opposition men and ransacking their houses.</div><div><br></div><div>On the other hand, the party sources said in reply to a letter of police, the BNP on Thursday has informed the DMP (Dhaka Metropolitan Police) that they will hold their rally in Nayapaltan of the capital.</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>