Dhaka, May 17 -- In a powerful display of solidarity, thousands of women from diverse walks of life-workers, students, teachers, cultural activists, and professionals- participated in the 'Narir Daake Maitree Jatra' (March for Women's Solidarity) at Manik Mia Avenue in capital Dhaka on Friday.

The event began with rendition of the national anthem and the formal reading of a declaration calling for a united movement to uphold social justice for women, inspired by the spirit of the historic July Uprising.

Organised independently by a collective of women with no political or institutional affiliation, the march demanded visibility, safety, and justice for women and marginalised communities across the country.

Participants carried placards...