Dhaka, April 12 -- Thousands of people from across the capital gathered at Suhrawardy Udyan on Saturday afternoon, aiming to intensify global solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine.

The grand rally, titled 'March for Gaza', began around 3:15 pm with the screening of a documentary on atrocities of Israel on Palestinian people.

Thousands stream into Suhrawardy Udyan in solidarity with Palestine

Maulana Abdul Hye Mohammad Saifullah moderated the event.

Amar Desh editor Mahmudur Rahman read out the declaration demanding an end to atrocities in Gaza by Israel and urging the Muslim world to sever all ties with Israel.

Earlier, thousands of people of all ages from across the capital gathered at Suhrawardy Udyan, joining in small ...