Dhaka, April 12 -- In a significant demonstration of solidarity with the Palestinian people, a large-scale public gathering titled "March for Gaza" is set to take place today (Saturday) at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital.

The event is being organised by the Palestine Solidarity Movement Bangladesh, a civil platform formed in response to what it describes as the "brutal genocide" being carried out in Gaza by Israeli forces.

Preparations at the historic venue are already underway, with stage construction progressing in advance of the event scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Organisers anticipate a diverse turnout - uniting people from both political and non-political backgrounds in what they claim will be the first such gathering of its kind in the co...