Different Islamist parties on Friday brought out processions and staged demonstrations protesting Israeli attacks in Gaza.
Islami Andolan Bangladesh, Khilafat Majlis, Islami Oikya Jote, Jamaate Ulamae Islam and other like-minded Islamist parties brought out processions and staged demonstrations after the Jummah prayers surrounding the mosque.
"At present, Netanyahu is playing the role of Hitler. Also, Britain, France and the West have taken the side of Israel. They are killing Palestinian civilian women and children. We strongly condemn this. We will continue this protest, struggle against Israel with all our strength," said Mishbaur Rahman Chowdhury, chairman of a faction of the Islami Oikya Jote.
The parties urged the Bangladesh government to take a stand against Israel in the United Nations. They also called for boycotting Israeli products and proposed censuring and severing ties with countries that sided with Israel.
The march processions passed through Paltan, Nightingale intersection and Kakrail area.
Effigies of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu along with Israeli flags were burned during the demonstrations.
