The Justice and Democracy Party (JDP) held a program at Shahbagh, Dhaka, demanding swift trials for the Shapla Chattar killings and the blogger murder cases. During a brief speech before the “White Panjabi March” on Tuesday night, JDP convener Naeem Ahmad urged leftist groups such as CPB, BSD, Chhatra Union, and Chhatra Front to apologize for their alleged roles in creating the backdrop for the Shapla massacre.

Ahmad claimed that the 2013 Shahbagh Gonojagoron Mancha was state-sponsored to prolong the then government’s rule, later turning into an anti-Islamic and fascist movement. He alleged that Imran H Sarker, the platform’s spokesperson, worked as a “covert Chhatra League” member, citing a remark by Awami League leader Nuh-ul-Alam Lenin. Ahmad also said that leftist organizations and allies of Sheikh Hasina’s coalition supported this political trend, enabling a prolonged authoritarian rule.

The JDP demanded the publication of an official list of those killed at Shapla Chattar, completion of all genocide trials, and strong measures against extremism and anti-religious activities. The march began at Shahbagh and ended at Dhaka University’s TSC area, joined by JDP, National Student Forum members, and general participants.