Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has led a colourful procession in Dhaka to mark the National Revolution and Solidarity Day.

The BNP chief flagged off the rally from a makeshift stage outside the party headquarters in Naya Paltan around 3:15pm on Saturday, before joining the march.

Thousands of leaders, activists, and supporters flooded the streets between the Kakrail and Fakirapool intersections to take part in the ruling party's programme.

They carried national flags and placards bearing portraits of BNP founder and former president Ziaur Rahman, former prime minister Khaleda Zia and their son Tarique.

The rally will wind past the chief justice's residence in Kakrail, moving via the InterContinental Dhaka, Bangla Motor...