An 11-party opposition alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Thursday announced a series of protest programmes across the country from April 18 to May 2 to press for implementation of the July Charter reforms in line with the referendum.

The programmes include a mass procession in Dhaka on April 18 under the alliance banner, followed by similar rallies in divisional cities on April 25 and district-level processions on May 2.

As part of the campaign, the alliance will also distribute leaflets and organise seminars in divisional headquarters and key district towns during the period.

Mia Golam Parwar, Secretary General of Jamaat-e-Islami, made the announcement at a press conference held at Al-Falah Auditorium near the party’s central office in Moghbazar.

Earlier, senior leaders of the alliance held a strategy meeting at the same venue to determine their next course of action amid the ongoing movement.

The meeting was presided over by opposition leader and Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman.

Among others, Nahid Islam, chief whip of the opposition and NCP convener; Oli Ahmad, president of the Liberal Democratic Party; Mamunul Haque, chief of Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis; and Asaduzzaman Fuad, general secretary of the AB Party, were present.

The alliance leaders reiterated their demand for swift implementation of the July Charter, stressing that their movement would continue until the reforms are carried out.