BCL leaders of Rajshahi city and Rajshahi University (RU) units urged the people to make today's countrywide hartal successful. They also criticised government for resisting the people's movement. They said the government has no other option but to accept the 14-party reforms proposal or to step down.

They demanded resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two other commissioners. They threatened a tougher agitation against the government if they do not step down. They asked the government to halt repression on the opposition leaders and activists by police. They called upon the people to build up a greater agitation to unseat the government.

Among others, the Rajshahi University unit general secretary of BCL Ayen Uddin, the city unit general secretary Zedu Sarker, central committee members Zahid Ali, Rashidul Islam Polin and BCL leaders Prince and Uzzal addressed the rally.

Later, a joint procession was brought out in the city. The processionists paraded the main streets of the city chanting slogans against the government.