Police intercept Jamaat, Islami Andolon procession near Matsya Bhaban

Bangla Press Desk:    Police obstructed a Jamuna-bound procession brought out by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Islami Andolon Bangladesh and seven other like-minded parties at Matsya Bhaban intersection on Thursday noon.

The procession was organised to press home their several demands, including holding a national referendum in November.

Later, police allowed a delegation from the rally to go to Jamuna. The delegation is supposed to submit a memorandum to Chief Adviser on the referendum and four other points.  

Earlier, leaders and activists of the parities brought out a procession from the capital’s Paltan intersection to submit a memorandum to the Chief Adviser at his Jamuna residence.

The march, led by Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar, began gathering at Paltan intersection around 10:30am, with leaders and activists from different thanas and wards of Dhaka South carrying banners and festoons.

Activists from other Islamic parties also joined the assembly at Paltan.

Their demands are holding the referendum within this month, stopping political harassment and arrests during the interim government period, ensuring equal opportunities for all political parties in the upcoming election, and guaranteeing freedom of religion and unhindered political activities.

Following the rally, the procession started towards Jamuna around 12 noon to submit the memorandum to the Chief Adviser.

Meanwhile, additional police were deployed in Paltan area to avert any untoward situation.

BP/SP