Protesters at Shahbagh, demanding a ban on the Awami League and justice for its members’ alleged crimes, have extended an open invitation to former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson for the Inquilab Manch, stated, “On behalf of the July uprising, we wish to personally invite the uncompromising leader Khaleda Zia to Shahbagh.”