BOGRA: Opposition BNP-led 18-party alliance called 48-hour hartal in the district from Saturday morning protesting confinement of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia.

District 18-party alliance convener Saiful Islam made the announcement after a protest rally on Thursday afternoon.

The shutdown will start from Saturday 6:00am and will continue till Monday 6:00am.

Earlier 18-party alliance observed 36-hour hartal in the district from Wednesday morning protesting confinement of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia.

BDST: 1759 HRS, JAN 02, 2013
Edited by: Golam Rosul, Newsroom Editor