27 June 2010 down to dusk countrywide strike ( Hartal) declared from the massive rally of BNP at Palton Maidan yesterday 19 May. BNP chairperson Kaleda Zia said protesting tender-grabbing and extortions by government cronies; and demanding resolution of the ongoing water, gas, and electricity crises; resignation of the Election Commission; and cancellation of the recently signed treaties with India.