The protesters, estimated at some 100,000, gathered at the Suhrawardy Park in the Dhaka University area. They carried hundreds of Palestinian flags and chanted slogans such as “Free, Free Palestine.” read more
A woman joins a protest to condemn Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip, at a rally in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, Bangladesh, Saturday, April 12, 2025. Image- AP
Tens of thousands of protesters rallied in Dhaka on Saturday, denouncing Israel’s actions in Gaza amid growing unrest that has plunged Bangladesh into a political crisis.
An estimated 100,000 demonstrators filled Suhrawardy Park near Dhaka University, waving Palestinian flags and chanting “Free, Free Palestine.” Many targeted US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing them of backing Israel.
Effigies and symbolic coffins representing Palestinian civilians were paraded through the crowd.
The protest, backed by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Islamist groups, escalated national tensions. Bangladesh, a Muslim-majority nation of 170 million, has no diplomatic ties with Israel and supports Palestinian statehood.
The unrest peaked on August 5, when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India amid violent demonstrations. Her official residence was stormed hours after her departure. More than 1,000 people were killed in the protests, marking the bloodiest period since the 1971 war of independence.
An interim government, including student representatives, has been formed to restore order and prepare for fresh elections.
Rozaks on April 13rd, 2025 at 05:28 UTC »
They didn't just protest, lol. They vandalised any western store they could find. Including brands that had no Israeli links like Bata. Don't see how that helps in the slightest tbh.
Completegibberishyes on April 13rd, 2025 at 05:18 UTC »
More concerned about people halfway across the planet (who also despise them, seriously Arabs are incredibly racist towards all subcontinent dwellers. They would not be doing the same fir you ever) than their own countrymen of a different faith
BROWN-MUNDA_ on April 13rd, 2025 at 05:07 UTC »
They should first protect bangladesh then think about others