Bangladesh: Zia announces indefinite blockade

Dhaka, Jan 5 (IBNS) Protesting against the government restrictions, BNP supremo Khaleda Zia announced an indefinite countrywide blockade on Monday. We will set the next course of action at an appropriate time,” Zia was quoted as saying by The Daily Star. Zia earlier directed opposition leaders and activists to defy police bans on rallies. In a televised speech, Hasina asked Zia to focus on rebuilding her party. You'll lose the people's support," Hasina was quoted as saying in her speech by bdnews24.com.