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Bangladesh's Awami League continues its resistance against the current interim government through strategic street protests. The flash procession in Dhaka's Beribadh area demonstrates the party's ongoing support for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Local police quickly responded by arresting 11 participants, highlighting the current political tension. These developments reflect the deep political divisions and struggle for power in Bangladesh's current political landscape.

Key Points: Awami League Rallies Support for Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka

  • Dozen youth staged surprise protest in Beribadh area
  • Police arrested 11 participants after brief demonstration
  • Protest part of ongoing resistance against interim government
  • Supports former PM Sheikh Hasina's political stance
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Bangladesh: Awami League holds flash procession in support of former PM Hasina

Awami League members stage flash protest in Dhaka, demanding solidarity with former PM Sheikh Hasina amid political crackdown

"Sheikh Hasina will come, Bangladesh will laugh - Awami League Protest Slogan"

Dhaka, Sep 18

Several members of Awami League from Dhaka Metropolitan South staged a flash procession on Thursday in the Beribadh area under Hazaribagh police station in the capital, in support of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the local media reported.

Reports suggest that dozens of youths took part in the procession carrying banners and chanting various slogans, including 'Joy Bangla, Joy Bangabandhu', 'Sheikh Hasina will come, the highway will shake', 'Sheikh Hasina will come, Bangladesh will laugh'.

"In the morning, I suddenly saw some young boys gather and start a procession holding banners and chanting 'Jai Bangla' slogans. The procession moved forward through Boubazar. After staying on the road for about five minutes, they folded the banners and fled. Then the police came and arrested 11 people," Bangladesh's leading Bengali newspaper 'Jugantor' quoted one of the local residents as saying.

Confirming the development, Hazaribagh Police Station O C Saiful Islam said, "Our police took immediate action and arrested 11 people during the Awami League's sudden procession. We are investigating who among them directly participated in the procession and who were caught from the surroundings. After the investigation, legal action will be taken against those against whom evidence is found."

These latest developments come amid the ongoing crackdown on Awami League leaders, along with the party's supporters, under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.

Last week, over 100 Awami League members staged a procession in support of the party at Dhaka's Banglamotor, where participants chanted slogans against the interim government

Subsequently, 11 people, including eight leaders and activists of the Awami League's student wing, Chhatra League, were sent to jail under the Anti-Terrorism Act.

Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Dilruba Afroz Tithi rejected their bail applications following the submission made by the investigation officer.

Recently, Bangladesh's Awami League party accused the Yunus regime of using arbitrary arrests as a weapon to suppress dissent and neutralise political opposition in the country.

Analysts reckon the developments as a major political vendetta being pursued by the Yunus regime, as several cases were filed against the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and her party members on frivolous grounds immediately following her ouster in August 2024.

- IANS

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Priya S
Arresting people for peaceful processions? This doesn't look good. Sheikh Hasina has been a strong leader and her supporters have the right to express their views. Bangladesh needs stability, not suppression.
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Michael C
From an outside perspective, this looks like classic political maneuvering. The interim government seems to be consolidating power by targeting the opposition. Not a good sign for democratic processes.
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Anjali F
As an Indian, I worry about our neighbor's stability. Bangladesh's prosperity is linked to ours. Hope they resolve this politically without violence. The region can't afford another crisis.
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Suresh O
Both sides need to show restraint. Political processions can quickly turn violent, and the police have a duty to maintain order. But using anti-terrorism laws against political activists seems excessive.
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Nikhil C
This is why strong democratic institutions matter. When governments change through questionable means, it creates instability. Bangladesh deserves better leadership that respects democratic norms.

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