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Dhaka, May 10, 2025 – A platform named ‘Jagrata July’ staged a provocative display in Shahbag on Saturday, showcasing an effigy of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina depicted as hanging. The demonstration took place in front of the National Museum, drawing attention from passersby and sparking discussions.
According to eyewitness accounts, the effigy was mounted on a vehicle, accompanied by posters featuring slogans related to the July uprising. The posters bore messages such as “We will not let the spirit of Red July fade,” “No more tales from the witch’s forces,” and “Raise your voice—justice first, then everything else.”
The group also presented three key demands through their posters: a permanent ban on the Awami League as a political party, constitutional recognition of the July uprising, and justice for alleged crimes committed by the Awami League, including the “July massacre” and the “Shapla massacre.”
The display has stirred mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a call for accountability and others criticizing it as inflammatory. Authorities have yet to comment officially on the demonstration or its demands.
AI/MR
