Protests mark Hasina's exit anniversary: Student-led party rallies in Dhaka; calls for new constitution
A newly formed political party led by students who played a key role in the anti-government protests that led to the ouster of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina held a rally in the country's capital Dhaka on Sunday, pledging to build a new Bangladesh amid ongoing political uncertainty surrounding the next national election, reported news agency AP.
The National Citizen Party, formed by the organisers of last year's protests, gathered near the Shaheed Minar monument with around 1,000 supporters. Party leader Nahid Islam announced a 24-point agenda and called for the creation of a new constitution to replace the one adopted in 1972.
'Exactly one year ago, at this Shaheed Minar (memorial), we vowed to free this country from the hands of dictatorship. By responding to that call, we together defeated the fascist rule and regained control of our country,' Islam said.
'Let us all unite and transform this historic 24-point agenda into reality to build a new Bangladesh, a Bangladesh that fulfills the dreams of all citizens, as we move toward the formation of our second republic,' he added, as quoted by the agency.
The party did not provide specific details on the proposed constitution but said its goal was to reflect the aspirations of a new generation of Bangladeshis.
Separately, the student wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) also held a large rally in Dhaka.
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BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, who has been in exile in London since 2008, addressed the crowd virtually and urged supporters to mobilise young voters ahead of the upcoming polls, according to AP.
Rahman said, 'We must reclaim our democratic rights and engage the youth in shaping Bangladesh's future.'
The rallies took place two days before the interim government, led by Nobel peace prize laureate Muhammad Yunus is set to mark the first anniversary of Sheikh Hasina's departure from power.
Hasina fled to India on August 5, 2024, following weeks of mass protests and political unrest that resulted in hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries. Yunus assumed office on August 8.
The demonstrations come amid criticism of the interim government's handling of law and order, with opposition parties accusing it of failing to contain mob violence and uphold human rights.
With Hasina's Awami League banned and the political future still unclear, the rallies highlighted the growing activity among both new and established political forces ahead of the next election.
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