A group of Awami League leaders and activists, whose political activities are currently banned, organized a sudden procession in the Premtola area of Shariatpur town on Saturday afternoon. The march took place along the Dhaka–Shariatpur road, where participants carried party banners and the national flag while chanting slogans. Selim Sheikh, a member of the Palong Union Parishad’s Ward No. 1, was seen leading the procession and broadcasting it live on his personal Facebook account.

According to local sources and video footage, the demonstrators demanded the return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the withdrawal of restrictions imposed on the Awami League. They also chanted slogans in the names of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Sheikh Hasina, and former MP Iqbal Hossain. Attempts to reach Selim Sheikh for comment were unsuccessful. An unnamed Jubo League leader said the protest was against what they viewed as harassment of party members and part of ongoing political programs.

Palong Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Shah Alam stated that the police had not received any official report of a banned organization’s procession but were investigating the matter and would take action if any illegal activity was confirmed.