Why it matters:
As a country with a Muslim majority, Bangladesh is a member of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), to which the issue of Palestine is of paramount importance. Due to sheltering thousands of Rohingya Muslim refugees fleeing the violence of Myanmar's ruling system, the country senses the displacement of the people of Gaza who are under Israeli attacks.
The big picture:
On Monday evening, Bangladeshi people staged protest rallies nationwide to condemn the violent Israeli attacks on Gaza as they expressed solidarity with the people in the strip under the new round of strikes.
Key points:
- Classes and examinations have been suspended in all educational institutions.
- "Save Palestine," "Stop the genocide immediately," and "What does the UN do when Israel kills people"? were among slogans chanted.
What they're saying:
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Central Executive Council member Nurul Islam Bulbul: "If the genocide is not stopped, the Muslim world will be forced to march towards Gaza. The Muslim Ummah will unite and wipe Israel off the world map."
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Mass Protest in Bangladesh Condemns Violence Against Palestinians in Gaza
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