Gopalganj, June 3 -- More than 1,000 leaders and activists of the Awami League joined the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Gopalganj on Wednesday.

The joining ceremony was held at Jangal Bazar area under Nijra Union of Gopalganj Sadar upazila, where the new members formally joined the BNP by presenting flowers to Gopalganj-2 lawmaker Dr KM Babor.

According to BNP leaders, around 1,200 Awami League leaders and activists from Gopalganj Sadar upazila joined the party at the event.

Leaders and activists of BNP and its associate bodies were present there.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr KM Babor said BNP is playing an important role in fulfilling public expectations in the current political reality.

He said the party would welcome exper...