Eight political parties in Bangladesh, led by Jamaat-e-Islami, have announced plans to be active on the streets on Monday, the day the verdict is expected in the war crimes case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others. Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar made the announcement at a joint press conference on Sunday, saying the alliance would not allow any acts of sabotage under the pretext of opposing fascism. The statement came in response to a lockdown called by the banned Awami League. The eight-party alliance also reaffirmed its support for a 'Yes' vote in the upcoming referendum and pledged to continue its movement to achieve its five-point demands. The coalition said that the Chief Adviser’s recent address partially met the public’s expectations for a free and fair election, but further action was needed to fulfill all their demands.