Following violent clashes with police at the South Plaza of Bangladesh’s National Parliament, the protest group known as the “July Warriors” has announced a nationwide highway blockade. Police used tear gas and batons to disperse protesters after they broke through the gates and entered the Parliament area, setting fires and vandalizing property. Masud Rana Saurav, chief organizer of the July Warriors Council, declared a three-hour highway blockade in all districts from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, October 19. The protesters demand that the July martyrs be recognized as national heroes, that injured and disabled protesters receive constitutional recognition as heroes, and that a rehabilitation roadmap be announced for victims and their families. They also called for legal immunity and protection from harassment until allegations against them are proven. Security forces have since tightened control around the Parliament complex.
A clash broke out between the “July Warriors” and police at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building. Police fired tear gas shells and used batons to disperse the protesters. Following the incident, the “July Warriors” announced a new program.
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