Protests and counter-protests erupted over the construction of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s statue. The Islamists launched protests against the demonstration by an organisation, named the Muktijuddho Mancha, which demanded the arrest of Mamunul for opposing the construction of Bangabandhu’s statue. The radical group took out a procession on Nov 27 after gathering at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque on the pretext of Friday prayers. Citing some arrestees, the case with the Paltan police states that the protests were galvanised by the Facebook group, “Shahikhul Hadis Muhammad Mamunul Haque Supporters Group”. The case with the Ramna police has not mentioned any particular group.

Source: bd News24 November 28, 2020 20:14 UTC