Calling the Yunus administration illegal and unconstitutional, the Awami League, along with its affiliated organizations including the Chhatra League and Jubo League, organized large-scale protest marches across Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, from noon until the afternoon.
On Friday, October 31, simultaneous marches were held at nearly 40 key points across the city, including Donia College, Shanir Akhra, Jatrabari, Gulistan, Dhanmondi, Uttara, and Tejgaon. Demonstrators chanted slogans demanding the “resignation of the illegal Yunus government,” an “end to repression and torture,” and a halt to the “killing of leaders and activists in jail.” The slogan “Remove Yunus, Save the Nation!” resonated throughout the capital.
Protesters carried the national flag along with portraits of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Their enthusiasm, combined with spontaneous participation by young people and ordinary citizens, added energy to the marches. Crowds swelled as people from roadside areas joined the rallies, and even working-class individuals actively participated in chanting.
At marches held near Donia College and Shanir Akhra, Chhatra League leaders declared, “The people will not accept the illegal Yunus government imposed on the country. The unjust persecution of Awami family leaders and workers must end.”
In the Dhanmondi and Tejgaon areas, Jubo League leaders stated, “The Awami League has always fought for democracy and freedom. This time too, the struggle will continue until the people’s right to vote is protected.”
Although all programs were conducted peacefully, the overwhelming turnout led to traffic congestion in several areas of the capital. The overall atmosphere remained festive, reflecting unity and shared purpose among the participants.
Political analysts say this coordinated demonstration by the Awami League and its affiliated groups has injected new momentum into Dhaka’s political climate. They believe the protests signify not just dissent, but the potential beginning of a broader mass movement.
