Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh has called for a grand rally at Suhrawardy Udyan on May 3. Leader Maulana Mamunul Haque demanded the withdrawal of false cases against their activists during the past authoritarian regime, particularly those related to the 2013 Shapla Chattar crackdown. They also called for the cancellation of the Women Reform Commission’s recommendations and proposed changes to Islamic inheritance and family laws. He warned of larger protests if demands are not met. In addition, Hefazat will hold nationwide demonstrations on April 25 after Friday prayers, protesting India’s Waqf laws and Israel’s ongoing aggression in Palestine.