As long as it faced no street confrontation, BNP saw a huge success in its recent anti-government demonstrations. But because of the way Saturday’s sit-ins played out, the party high-ups are considering taking a step back from capital-centric anti-government programmes for now.

BNP’s leaders and activists took part in a procession in the capital to protest the killing of Krishak Dal activist Sajeeb Hossain in Lakshmipur.