Dhaka, May 3 -- Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh on Friday threatened to bring the country to a standstill if the government fails to meet their demands, including the immediate abolition of the recently formed Women's Affairs Reform Commission and a ban on the political activities of the Awami League.The warning came from the group's Central Senior Vice President and Dhaka City unit President Junaid Al Habib during a protest rally held after Jummah prayers in front of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. The rally drew hundreds of Hefazat followers and was closely watched by security personnel.
"Dhaka will be brought to a standstill by Saturday if our demands remain ignored," Junaid declared from the podium. "You will meet the same fate as Hasina, ...