Dhaka, May 1 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General and the Prime Minister's Political Adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Friday said the government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has already generated positive public sentiment.

He made the remarks at a May Day rally organised by the Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal at Nayapaltan in the capital, which drew a large turnout of workers and party supporters despite rain-soaked streets across the city.

The rally began around 2:30 pm in front of the BNP's central office. Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman to address the gathering, with Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal President Anwar Hossain in the chair.

Rizvi said the government's first two months in office had been highly encouraging.

"The begi...