United News of Bangladesh

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.