Publish: 08:20, 13 Apr, 2025

MARCH FOR GAZA

Palestinian envoy thanks Bangladesh for mass rally in Dhaka

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Palestinian envoy thanks Bangladesh for mass rally in Dhaka
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The Palestinian Ambassador to Bangladesh Yousef Ramadan has expressed deep gratitude to the people of Bangladesh for what he called one of the most powerful displays of solidarity with Palestine in recent memory.

In a statement issued on Sunday, Ambassador Ramadan hailed Saturday’s mass rally in Dhaka titled “March for Gaza” as a “historic declaration” of support that “will echo across borders and generations.”

Thousands of people, including students, imams, artists and civil society members, gathered at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on April 12, waving Palestinian and Bangladeshi flags in a show of unity.

The rally was marked by chants demanding an end to the Israeli occupation and justice for Palestinians.

“Dhaka continues to surprise the world with its unparalleled sincerity,” said the ambassador.

“Bangladesh has chosen to grant the Palestinian people renewed strength, encouragement, and moral authority to continue their struggle for freedom and independence,” he added.

He described Bangladesh’s stance as “an irreversible decision” to remain on “the right side of history” and stand by Palestine without compromise.

The statement paid tribute to the people who took part in the rally, thanking every student who marched, every artist who painted, every imam who prayed, and called them “brothers and sisters in hope, dignity and struggle.”

“From the refugee camps of Gaza to the olive groves of the West Bank, your solidarity is felt,” Ramadan said. “You have helped keep alive our belief that justice will prevail.”

The Palestinian envoy concluded his message with prayers for Bangladesh’s peace and prosperity, affirming that “Palestine and its people will remain loyal to you, no matter how long it takes.”

The mass rally in Dhaka was one of the largest pro-Palestine demonstrations in the region in recent months, drawing attention to growing public sentiment in Bangladesh against the ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza.

Bd-pratidin English/FNC

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