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BNP on Saturday participated in the "March for Gaza" programme to protest against the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza and Rafah in Palestine.  A BNP delegation, led by its Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed, joined the march.  The BNP delegation started the march from Baitul Mukarram point after Zohr prayers and later gathered at Suhrawardy Udyan.  The rally has been organised by the Palestine Solidarity Movement Bangladesh. Thousands of people have already started gathering at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka to attend the programme, although it is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm. BNP to join ‘March for Gaza’ protest against Israeli Genocide in Palestine Sheikh Fazlul Karim Maruf, Media Coordinator of the Palestine Solidarity Movement, said the march will begin at 2:00 pm from five points and culminate in the mass gathering at Suhrawardy Udyan at 3:00 pm. Organisers said the purpose of the rally is to raise a united voice against Israeli aggression and demonstrate unwavering support for the innocent civilians of Palestine. The organisers also announced that Muhammad Abdul Malek, the Khatib of the National Mosque Baitul Mukarram, will preside over the gathering.

Thousands of people from across the capital gathered at Suhrawardy Udyan on Saturday afternoon, aiming to intensify global solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine. The grand rally, titled ‘March for Gaza’, began around 3:15 pm with the screening of a documentary on atrocities of Israel on Palestinian people. Thousands stream into Suhrawardy Udyan in solidarity with Palestine Maulana Abdul Hye Mohammad Saifullah moderated the event. Amar Desh editor Mahmudur Rahman read out the declaration demanding an end to atrocities in Gaza by Israel and urging the Muslim world to sever all ties with Israel. Earlier, thousands of people of all ages from across the capital gathered at Suhrawardy Udyan, joining in small and large processions to take part in the 'March for Gaza' programme. ‘March for Gaza’ in Dhaka today in protest against Israeli atrocities People, including students, chanted slogans '1 2 3 4, occupation no more', 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' among others. Protesters were seen carrying a 70-ft flag of Palestine and various placards denouncing mass killing in Gaza and demanding a free Palestine. People from all walks of life, leaders and activists of political parties, social organisations came together in solidarity with the people of Palestine. Artists, poets and popular social media influencers also joined the programme to raise bold voices against the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Speakers at the rally called on world leaders to bring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other architects of the atrocities to justice. Political leaders present at the event demanded international accountability and immediate action to stop the bloodshed in Gaza. Palestine Solidarity Movement Bangladesh organised the rally. The platform, Palestine Solidarity Movement Bangladesh, created a Facebook event titled ‘March for Gaza’. As of 6pm on Friday, around 73,000 people had shown interest in the event and 6,300 confirmed their participation. According to the organisers, this will be the largest public gathering in Dhaka in support of Palestine. BNP to join ‘March for Gaza’ protest against Israeli Genocide in Palestine They have urged people from all political affiliations and backgrounds to join the programme. Additional security arrangements were taken centering the rally to ensure law and order situation while traffic police also took measures including diversion on certain roads to manage traffic flow, said deputy commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Talebur Rahman.

Thousands of people from across the capital began streaming into Suhrawardy Udyan early Saturday morning, well ahead of the scheduled start of a mass rally in solidarity with the people of Gaza. Although the grand gathering, titled ‘March for Gaza’, was set to begin at 3pm, large and small processions started arriving at the venue early in the day. Some groups entered the venue from Shahbagh, others from Doel Chattar and Nilkhet, slowing the traffic in parts of the capital. Crowds carrying Palestinian flags were seen marching from different locations towards the historic ground particularly from around Dhaka University. Palestine Solidarity Movement Bangladesh organised the rally. Organisers said the main event protesting Israeli aggression was scheduled to begin after 3pm where Islamic scholar Dr Mizanur Rahman Azhari is expected to deliver the keynote speech. ‘March for Gaza’ in Dhaka today in protest against Israeli atrocities They said the purpose of the rally is to raise a united voice against Israeli aggression and demonstrate unwavering support for the innocent civilians of Palestine.

BNP is set to participate in today’s "March for Gaza" programme to protest against the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza and Rafah in Palestine.  A BNP delegation, led by its Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed, will join the march, said BNP media cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan. He said the BNP delegation will start the march from Baitul Mukarram point after Zohr prayers and gather at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka. The rally has been organised by the Palestine Solidarity Movement Bangladesh. Thousands of people have already started gathering at Suhrawardy Udyan to attend the programme, although it is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm. Sheikh Fazlul Karim Maruf, Media Coordinator of the Palestine Solidarity Movement, said the march will begin at 2:00 pm from five points and culminate in the mass gathering at Suhrawardy Udyan at 3:00 pm. Organisers said the purpose of the rally is to raise a united voice against Israeli aggression and demonstrate unwavering support for the innocent civilians of Palestine. The organisers also announced that Muhammad Abdul Malek, the Khatib of the National Mosque Baitul Mukarram, will preside over the gathering. ‘March for Gaza’ in Dhaka today in protest against Israeli atrocities Earlier on Thursday, the BNP brought out a massive rally in the capital, expressing solidarity with the persecuted people of Gaza and Rafah in Palestine. The programme also aimed at condemning the mass killings, atrocities and persecution of the Palestinians by Israeli occupation forces. Thousands of leaders and activists of the BNP and its associate bodies took out the rally from in front of its Nayapaltan central office. Carrying national flags, as well as the flags of the BNP and Palestine, along with banners, festoons and placards inscribed with slogans against Israeli mass killings and oppression, they also chanted anti-Israeli slogans. From Nayapaltan, the rally proceeded through Kakrail, Shantinagar, Malibagh and Moghbazar, before concluding at Bangla Motor. Similar rallies were also held in major cities across the country the same day at the initiative of the party.