Five-and-a-half-year-old Eftin, a kindergarten student, captured attention at the Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal’s May Day rally at Nayapaltan on Friday by appearing dressed as former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.The child arrived at the rally from Old Dhaka with her mother, wearing a saree styled after Khaleda Zia's iconic look."I love Khaleda Zia. I want to grow up to be like her and serve the people of this country," Iftin told UNB.The BNP's labour front organised the rally marking International Workers' Day. The programme formally began around 2:30pm, with Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman scheduled to address it as the chief guest.

A massive crowd of party leaders, activists and workers from Dhaka and surrounding districts thronged Nayapaltan for the event.

Akram Hossain, who came from Mirpur, said he attended the rally to hear Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's speech.

Leaders and activists from neighbouring districts, including Narayanganj, Gazipur, Manikganj and Narsingdi, also joined the rally.

The gathering created a festive atmosphere, with many participants wearing red caps and T-shirts, carrying banners and beating drums.

Processions from different parts of the capital and nearby districts began arriving in Nayapaltan from the morning, filling the area with applause and slogans.

Due to the rally, the road from Fakirerpool to Kakrail remained closed, forcing vehicles to use alternative routes.

However, special arrangements were kept in place for emergency services, particularly ambulances.

Organisers also set up free medical camps and mobile toilets for party activists and the general public attending the rally.