The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has decided to remove all banners and posters across the country, including Dhaka, within three days. The decision was made under the directive of the party’s acting chairman Tareq Rahman. However, banners and posters expressing condolences for the late party chairperson Khaleda Zia will remain in place for a few more days. The removal drive was formally launched in front of the BNP’s central office in Naya Paltan, led by Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi.
A meeting was held at the BNP central office with top leaders from Dhaka North and South city units, as well as from the Jubo Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal, and Chhatra Dal. Rizvi emphasized that while banners and posters are a form of political expression, they can harm the city’s beauty and aesthetics. He said the initiative aims to ensure that no one’s rights are disrupted by political displays.
Rizvi added that responsibilities have been distributed among party units and that the cleanup will continue nationwide until all banners and posters, except mourning ones, are removed within the set timeframe.