October 26, 2003	Sunday	Sha’aban 29, 1424

DHAKA, Oct 25: A week-long march of the National Committee ended on Saturday at the Mongla port.

The long march reached the port through Manikganj, Goalanda, Faridpur, Modhukhali, Jessore, Noapara, Fultala, Daulatpur, Khulna and Bagerhat. The committee started the march from Dhaka towards Mongla on Oct 19 to press home their demands.

Thousands of people took part in the march from across the country, braving sun and rain along the route.

The 11-party combine, Left Democratic Front, and four-left party combine leaders and workers mainly took part in the long march.