Tens of thousands rally against Israel in Bangladesh's capital

(12 Apr 2025)
RESTRICTION SUMMARY:

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dhaka, Bangladesh - 12 April 2025
1. Various of people protesting in support of Palestinians
2. SOUNDBITE (Bangla) Mohammed Ahsanullah, Dhaka Resident:
“The way Israeli forces are committing crimes against humanity in Palestine, Gaza, and Rafah - with the support of America - by killing mothers, sisters, and children, we are here to protest and condemn those actions. We do not have the ability to intervene directly, which is why we are protesting on the streets. We urge all Muslims around the world and all people who stand for humanity to boycott Israeli products and stand in solidarity with Gaza and Palestine.”
3. Various of protest

STORYLINE:
Tens of thousands of protesters rallied in Bangladesh’s capital on Saturday to condemn Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip.

An estimated 100,000 people gathered at Suhrawardy Park in the Dhaka University area.

They carried hundreds of Palestinian flags and chanted slogans such as “Free Palestine.”

Many beat images of U.S. President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing them of backing Israel.

Symbolic coffins and effigies representing civilian casualties were carried during the rally.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, along with Islamist groups and parties, expressed solidarity with the rally.

Bangladesh, a Muslim-majority nation of 170 million people, maintains no diplomatic relations with Israel and officially supports an independent Palestine.

AP video shot by Al Emrun Garjon

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