Women lawyers in Narayanganj formed a human chain on Sunday demanding punishment for two BNP leaders over the alleged assault on a female lawyer and derogatory remarks about women colleagues.
The programme was held around noon on the premises of the Narayanganj District Judge Court under the banner of “General Lawyers”.
The protesters demanded action against Narayanganj city BNP member secretary Advocate Abu Al Yusuf Khan Tipu and Advocate Rafiqul Ahmed.
Among those present were Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum district unit joint convener Shamsun Noor Bandhan, assaulted lawyer Advocate Amena Akter Shilpi, Advocate Fatema Masud and Advocate Russell Pradhan, among others.
Victim lawyer Amena Akter Shilpi alleged that an argument broke out with Advocate Rafiqul Ahmed over the removal of hawkers from the court premises.
“At one stage, Rafiqul attacked me. Later, Advocate Abu Al Yusuf Khan Tipu also joined him and punched me,” she claimed.
Shilpi said she repeatedly explained that she was not responsible for removing the hawker and that the action had been taken on the orders of the bar association president and secretary.
The controversy intensified after Tipu reportedly referred to female lawyers as “dancers” while speaking to media on Saturday.
Shamsun Noor Bandhan, urged the bar association leaders and the BNP high command to ensure a fair investigation and swift justice over the matter.