Procession from Mirpur-1 to police station protests Awami League violence
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A protest procession was held in the capital’s Mirpur, led by former student leader Firoz Ahmed. The programme was held to protest the terrorism, anarchy and violence of the Awami League, an organisation whose activities are banned.
Starting from Mirpur-1, the procession went around several important roads in the area, then passed Mirpur-10 and ended near Mirpur police station. Leaders and activists at various levels, including local BNP leaders, joined it.
Along the way the participants chanted various slogans against the Awami League’s terrorism, anarchy and violence. They called for a peaceful political environment to be maintained in the country and for unity against terrorism and violence.
In his speech Firoz Ahmed criticised the Awami League’s past activities. He demanded an end to the politics of terrorism, anarchy and violence. The former student leader stressed building a peaceful political environment, ensuring democratic rights and maintaining people’s safety and peace of mind.
Through the procession, the leaders and activists who took part made known their stand against terrorism, anarchy and violence. They also called for a peaceful political environment to be maintained in the area.
Background
According to Risingbd, a home ministry notification on 12 May 2025 banned all activities of the Awami League and its affiliated, associate and fraternal organisations. The ban remains in force after parliament later passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Act, 2026.
Sources
Original report: Bangladesh Pratidin
Background sources: Risingbd, 2026
