A protest rally and human chain were held in Gangachara upazila of Rangpur on Friday, demanding a Bangladesh free from Indian dominance and condemning recent remarks by West Bengal political leader Suvendu Adhikari about Rangpur. The event took place at Gangachara Zero Point, where participants from various local professions joined under the slogan of turning the dream of occupying Rangpur into a nightmare.

Speakers at the human chain, including leaders of the Anti-Indian Hegemony Movement, expressed concern over alleged attempts to dominate Rangpur and criticized the construction of a large Ram temple in Palashbari, Gaibandha. They asserted that Rangpur’s people would not compromise on their land, dignity, or sovereignty and urged Adhikari to understand the local reality before making claims.

Organizers from the Anti-Indian Hegemony Tawhidi Janata said the program aimed to raise public awareness about national interests, regional dignity, and the country’s sovereignty. The event concluded with another protest march through the Gangachara Zero Point area.