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Even in the chilling cold and wind, followers of the Inquilab Moncho on Friday night continued their sit-in programme at Shahbagh intersection to press home the demand to arrest all killers of Sharif Osman bin Hadi. Besides, the Moncho, a platform formed centring the last year’s student-led uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, announced to continue their protest programme until all the killers are brought to justice. Abdullah Al Jaber, member secretary of the platform, made the announcement while addressing the protesters at Shahbag at night. He said, “We will stay here throughout the night. We have sent people to bring blankets. Hadi Bhai had purchased these blankets during his lifetime for those without clothing, but he did not get the chance to distribute them. We must remain healthy. After the programme ends, we will distribute those to the destitute.” As an admission test of Dhaka University is scheduled for Saturday, he told the crowd, “From 9am, we will position ourselves around the area to ensure that students can sit for their exams. However, we will not withdraw the blockade.” The Moncho has been staging a protest by blocking the Shahbag intersection since 2pm Friday, demanding justice for the murder of its spokesperson Hadi. Inquilab Moncho shares image of ‘Hadi's coffin’ Alongside the leaders of the platform, people from various professions and walks of life were seen participating in the programme. Hadi, who played an active role in the July uprising, formed Inquilab Moncho in August last year and became a well-known figure nationwide for his outspoken opposition to the ousted Awami League and to India. He had also been campaigning to woo voters as he wished for contesting the upcoming national election from the Dhaka-8 seat. The Moncho has been carrying out a series of programmes demanding the arrest and trial of Hadi’s killers. As part of a previously announced programme, they blocked the Shahbag intersection Friday. During the protest, along with chanting slogans, participants intermittently recited poetry. The Moncho member Mohammad Shahin recited a poem during the demonstration. Earlier in the afternoon, the Moncho, through a Facebook post, called upon the people of Bangladesh to come to Shahbag and join the sit-in demanding trial for the killing of Hadi. Inquilab Mancha stages sit-in outside CA’s residence Speaking at Shahbag, Al Jaber said that they would remain on the streets until justice was served. “This blockade is ongoing, and it will continue. We will not leave until justice is ensured. Until everyone involved in the murder of Hadi-those who planned it and those who carried it out-is arrested, we will not leave the streets. We have no option left to return home, ” he threatened.

Thousands of leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP, have started gathering in the city’s Shahbagh area since Sunday morning to attend their student rally. The JCD leaders and supporters from different parts of the country are joining the rally to mark the anniversary of the July-August mass uprising. The rally is scheduled to formally begin at 2:30pm with the recitation from the verses of the Holy Quran. BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, and other senior leaders will address the event. Roads around the Shahbagh intersection are crowded with JCD activists, causing traffic disruption in the adjoining areas. They have already set up a large stage at Shahbagh intersection and installed loudspeakers for the rally. Several projectors and big screens have also been installed at the venue. A medical booth has been set up to provide basic healthcare services for those arriving at the venue. NCP wants huge turnout for 'manifesto rally' at Shaheed Minar on Sunday Earlier, on Wednesday, JCD decided to move its planned student rally from the Central Shaheed Minar to Shahbagh, despite having secured permission for the original venue. Speaking at a press conference at the BNP’s Nayapaltan central office, JCD President Rakibul Islam Rakib said the decision was made in response to a request from the National Citizen Party (NCP), which had also scheduled a rally at the same time and place. As the rally at Shahbagh, a key intersection in Dhaka, is expected to cause traffic disruptions, JCD President has apologised in advance to city residents for the inconvenience. The JCD earlier announced a series of programmes marking the anniversary of the July August mass uprising, with the August 3 student rally being one of the key events. This is the first major public gathering by the BNP’s student wing since the mass uprising last year. However, unlike traditional rallies, this time there will be no processions, banners, or festoons. NCP will win next election with people's support: Nahid Islam In preparation for the event, the student wing has already issued six specific instructions to its activists. The central leadership has clearly directed participants not to bring any banners, festoons, or placards.

A group of people injured during last year's July uprising staged a sit-in protest at Dhaka’s busy Shahbagh intersection on Sunday morning, demanding justice and a formal ban on the Awami League (AL). The demonstration disrupted the normal traffic flow in the area, causing inconvenience to commuters, especially those heading towards hospitals for medical care.  

 

Hundreds of leader and activists of Muktijoddha Mancha,  a platform claiming to represent freedom fighter-families' interests, shut down the city's Shahbagh intersection on Saturday demanding arrest of Islamist leaders Mufti Syed Mohammad Faizul Karim and Mamunul Haque.

Several hundred students of medical and dental colleges blocked the key Shahbagh intersection in the capital to force the authorities to accept their demands.   Students under the banner of "General Medical and Dental Students" demonstrated blocking the road around 10am, disrupting vehicular movement.   Their demands include starting online classes, ensuring session jam-free academic year and cutting fees. They argued that online classes would ensure their safety and cut session jam.

People blocked Shahbagh intersection in the capital on Monday, protesting the horrific incident of Noakhali housewife’s molestation that has gone viral on social media.

Dhaka University (DU) students blocked Shahbagh intersection for two hours on Monday and gave a 24-hr ultimatum to the authorities for arresting those involved in the rape of a female student of the university at Kurmitola on Sunday night.