In an indication of unity and political expression, 1000’s of British-Bangladeshis and members of the Bangladeshi diaspora gathered at London’s iconic Trafalgar Sq. on Monday to take part in a large-scale “Rally for Bangladesh.”
Organised in opposition to what members described because the “repressive Yunus regime,” the occasion was marked by slogans, speeches, and widespread requires the restoration of democratic rights in Bangladesh.
On its official X account, Bangladesh Awami League acknowledged, “The streets of London echoed with chants of “Pleasure Bangla” in the present day as 1000’s gathered to declare their absolute insecurity within the Yunus regime in Bangladesh. British-Bangladeshis and expatriate Bangladeshis got here collectively for an enormous “Rally for Bangladesh” on the historic Trafalgar Sq..”
The Bangladesh Awami League emphasised the symbolic significance of the rally’s location, stating: “The selection of venue was symbolic. In 1971, Trafalgar Sq. hosted landmark gatherings of Bengalis in search of to lift worldwide consciousness for the Liberation Struggle. Right now, greater than 5 a long time later, the identical sq. as soon as once more reverberated with the spirit of resistance.”
Highlighting the present political local weather in Bangladesh, the get together acknowledged, “Right now, as in 1971, the ‘Pleasure Bangla’ slogan stays successfully banned in Bangladesh below Yunus and his political allies. Every single day, Awami League supporters are charged below the Anti-Terrorism Act merely for exercising their democratic proper to speech and assembly- whether or not by becoming a member of processions or elevating slogans.”
“Tons of of 1000’s of AL activists and supporters, together with medical doctors, attorneys, lecturers, journalists, commentators, and even freedom fighters have been arrested by the Yunus regime for defending the values and ethos of the 1971 Liberation Struggle.”
Concluding with a message of unity, Bangladesh Awami League acknowledged, “Right now’s rally was due to this fact greater than only a demonstration. It was a message of solidarity. A message from the diaspora to these being persecuted in Bangladesh- You aren’t alone.”