Awami League Leaders Stage Rally Against Interim Government in Dhaka

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Awami League leaders and activists staged a large-scale rally in Dhaka's Tejgaon Industrial Area, defying the interim government's ban on party activities. The demonstration, which began around 2pm on Friday, saw over a thousand activists marching from Nabisco towards the Tibet factory area, chanting slogans in support of party chief Sheikh Hasina and against the Muhammah Yunus-led interim administration.

Key Takeaways:

  • The rally was the second in five days, with activists also staging a procession in Dhanmondi on Friday.
  • The demonstration began around 2pm in Tejgaon's Nabisco factory area under the banner of Dhaka North City Awami League.
  • More than a thousand activists marched, chanting slogans in support of Sheikh Hasina and against the interim administration.
  • The rally was not allowed to proceed by the police earlier in the day, but a large number of activists managed to gather and march towards the Tibet factory area.
  • Protesters shouted slogans such as "Sheikh Hasina, Sheikh Hasina", "If Sheikh Hasina returns, Bangladesh will smile", and "Remove Yunus, save the country".
  • Awami League loyalists said that activists took to the streets despite the risks, citing the need to survive in a hostile environment.
  • The interim government has launched initiatives to try Sheikh Hasina and other Awami League leaders for crimes against humanity, leading to a ban on party activities.
  • However, flash processions by party activists have continued to erupt in Dhaka and across the country, despite police detentions.

Statistics:

  • Over 1,000 Awami League activists participated in the rally.
  • The rally was the second in five days, with a previous procession taking place in Dhanmondi.
  • Awami League activists have been staging protests for weeks, despite restrictions and arrests targeted at party leaders and activists.
  • The interim government has detained several dozen Awami League leaders and activists since taking office.
  • The number of arrested Awami League figures has exceeded 50, with many more under investigation.

Sources:

  • bdnews24.com: Police foil Tejgaon rally, detain five
  • bdnews24.com: Hundreds of Awami League activists march in Dhanmondi
  • bdnews24.com: Awami League starts protest against 'interim government'
  • Reports emerging from various news outlets on Awami League demonstrations in recent weeks.