As part of the pre-scheduled program an alliance of 19 rights organizations and Non-Government Organizations (NGO) under the banner "We are against rape and sexual violence" held a rally coordinated by Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF). We have gathered here to change this notion and raise human consciousness.”“We will not tolerate any kind of heinous crimes, thus we will have to be united to eradicate crime from the face of Bangladesh,” she added. He said: “We are very disappointed, as justice is being delayed most of the time. Justice against rape and all kinds of sexual violence should be dealt with immediately.”“Rape and sexual violence against women are such matters of shame and it contradicts the spirit of our liberation, ” the anti-graft watchdog spokesperson added. Recitation of poems, singing and flash mob were also part of the protest.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 27, 2019 22:18 UTC