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Around 100,000 protest Gaza war in Bangladesh, beat images of Netanyahu, allies
100,000 People Protest Gaza War and Burn Images of Netanyahu and Allies at a Mass Rally in Bangladesh, Dhaka, April 12, 2025 In one of the largest pro-Palestinian demonstrations in recent memory, an estimated 100,000 people took to the streets of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Friday to protest Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Gaza. People from all walks of life, including students, activists, supporters of political parties, and religious groups, came together at the rally, which was called the "March for Gaza," to demand justice and solidarity with Palestinians. The demonstration was held at Suhrawardy Udyan, a historic location in the center of Dhaka that has previously hosted significant political movements. Protesters expressed their outrage at the humanitarian crisis in Gaza by waving Palestinian flags, carrying symbolic coffins, and chanting phrases like "Free, Free Palestine" and "Down with Zionism." A particularly striking element of the protest was the public burning and beating of effigies and images representing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. Narendra Modi, the Indian Prime Minister, and President Joe Biden. Demonstrators accused these leaders of complicity in what they called “war crimes” against Palestinian civilians. "They support the oppressor while the oppressed cry for help," shouted one protester, stomping on an image of Netanyahu.
By Sabbir Hossain 10 months ago in History
