Rashed Pradhan, vice-president and spokesperson of the National Democratic Party (JAGPA), began a solo march toward the Indian Embassy in Dhaka’s Gulshan area on Sunday morning. Starting from Box Culvert Road in Bijoynagar, he said the walk symbolized public protest against what he described as India’s dominance and interference in Bangladesh’s sovereignty. Carrying a black rose, Pradhan stated it represented resistance to political authority.

In his remarks, Pradhan accused India of harboring individuals linked to political violence in Bangladesh and criticized Delhi’s handling of border killings, water-sharing disputes, and alleged territorial intrusions. He said previous attempts to march to the embassy with groups were blocked by authorities, prompting his decision to walk alone this time to demonstrate peaceful intent.

The protest underscores ongoing nationalist sentiment and political friction between Dhaka and New Delhi over cross-border issues. Authorities have not commented on whether Pradhan will be allowed to reach the embassy or deliver his symbolic message.