Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Families of the July Uprising martyrs staged a blockade at Shahbagh intersection in the capital on Thursday (February 6), demanding justice for Sheikh Hasina and state recognition for the victims of the uprising.
The protest began at around 11:15 AM, causing a complete halt to traffic in the Shahbagh area, leading to severe disruptions for commuters, patients, and pedestrians.
Protesters Demand Justice and Recognition Demonstrators, holding pictures of the martyrs and placards, demanded that Sheikh Hasina be brought back from India to face trial.
A protester stated, "We have gone door to door seeking justice for the genocide and state recognition for the martyrs, but instead of sympathy, we have only faced neglect and di...