Bangladesh: Protesters Lay Siege To Dhaka, Muhammad Yunus Catches Flight To Japan

In today's episode of India Global, A massive political rally commenced in Dhaka this afternoon by three affiliated organisations of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) - Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, Jubo Dal, and Swechchhasebak Dal - even as interim government advisor Muhammad Yunus embarked on a four-day Japan visit. The rally, titled "Rally for Establishing Youth Political Rights", will see BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to addressing the rally virtually as the chief guest. The organisers say lakhs of supporters are expected to congregate at the BNP's central office in Nayapaltan Mr Rahman's address will be closely watched as he has been critical of the Yunus-led interim government. NDTV's Gaurie Dwivedi speaks with Press Minister at the Bangladesh High Commission Faisal Mahmud, and South Asia expert Padma Rao Sundarji to discuss this and more.