The Jamaat-e-Islami is staging its first-ever rally at Suhrawardy Udyan, with thousands of activists from across Bangladesh gathering to press home a series of demands, including elections under a proportional representation (PR) system and justice for all mass killings. The main segment of the “national rally”, organised under the banner of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, kicked off at 2pm with Quran recitation. By 10am Saturday, the area around Suhrawardy Udyan was packed with people. Jamaat’s seven demands include trials for all mass killings, necessary structural reforms, implementation of the July Proclamation and Charter, rehabilitation of injured in the July Uprising and support for families of those killed, adoption of PR voting, ensuring voting rights for expatriates, and a level playing field ahead of the national election. While Jamaat previously held rallies near Baitul Mukarram and Paltan, Saturday marked its first major assembly at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan.

Source: bd News24 July 19, 2025 23:08 UTC