Islamic parties march towards Jamuna demanding referendum in Nov

NN ONLINE:

Leaders and activists of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Islami Andolon Bangladesh, Jatiya Ganatantrik Party, and six like-minded parties brought out a procession from the capital’s Paltan intersection on Thursday noon to submit a memorandum to the Chief Adviser at his Jamuna residence, demanding a national referendum in November along with four other points.

The march, led by Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar, began gathering at Paltan intersection around 10:30am, with leaders and activists from different thanas and wards of Dhaka South carrying banners and festoons. Activists from other Islamic parties also joined the assembly at Paltan.

Their demands are holding the referendum within this month, stopping political harassment and arrests during the interim government period, ensuring equal opportunities for all political parties in the upcoming election, and guaranteeing freedom of religion and unhindered political activities.

Following the rally, the procession started towards Jamuna around 12 noon to submit the memorandum to the Chief Adviser. Meanwhile, additional police were deployed in Paltan area to avert any untoward situation.