DHAKA: BNP-led 20-party alliance called fresh spell of 48-hour hartal from Monday across the country, coupled with ongoing nationwide blockade.

The shutdown will be enforced from 6am Monday and continue till 6am on Wednesday. 

BNP joint secretary general Barkat-ullah Bulu disclosed the announcement through a press statement issued on Sunday.

Dhaka and Chittagong Metropolitan cities will remain out of purview of the two-day shutdown due to city corporation elections, the statement reads.

According the statement, the alliance will observe the countrywide shutdown demanding ‘safe return’ of enforce disappeared BNP leaders, including its joint secretary general Salahuddin Ahmed, release of 20-party’s senior leaders and fresh parliamentary election under non-party neutral government.

People of the country, all levels leaders-activists of BNP and 20-party were asked to observe the 48-hour hartal and non-stop blockade peacefully.
 
BDST: 1514 HRS, MAR 29, 2015