Bangladesh Hindu Bouddha Christian Oikya Parishad brought out a procession from Shahbagh in the city on Saturday, protesting recent 'communal attacks on minority communities' in different parts of the country — Focus Bangla Bangladesh Hindu Bouddha Christian Oikya Parishad staged on Saturday a demonstration at Shahbagh intersection in the city, protesting what it said recent 'communal attacks on minority communities' in different parts of the country, reports UNB.
The leaders and activists of Bangladesh Hindu Bouddha Christian Oikya Parishad gathered in front of the National Museum with placards and banners.
They also brought out a procession around 11:00 am carrying banners inscribed with the slogans like 'Stop communalism: Wake up brave Bangalees', 'Stop using Facebook for communal attack'. The procession ended in front of Dhaka Club around 12:30 pm.
Addressing the rally, Oikya Parishad leaders claimed that they were living amid uncertainty as the 'government failed to protect them'.
The protesters demanded an end to attacks on minority communities, which they claimed were done through spreading rumours of 'hurting religious sentiment'.
They also demanded the government form a commission to investigate all the attacks that had taken place since 2012.
Nearly 500 people of 10 associations -- representing minority groups -- took part in the protest programme.
Oikya Parishad president Dr Sonali Das, among others, addressed the rally.
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