Jamiat-e-Ulama-e-Islam Bangladesh organized a protest rally and march in Dhaka on Friday after Juma prayers, opposing alleged persecution of Muslims in West Bengal and the proposed United States–Bangladesh trade agreement. The gathering took place at the north gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, where speakers condemned ongoing violence and restrictions on religious freedom in West Bengal. They demanded immediate measures to ensure the safety of Muslim communities and to stop human rights violations.

The protest was presided over by the organization’s senior vice president Maulana Abdur Rab Yusuf, with several senior leaders addressing the event. Speakers expressed concern that aspects of the US–Bangladesh trade deal could undermine national interests, economic independence, and citizens’ rights. They urged the government to act cautiously in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and public welfare.

Jamiat leaders also called for unity among citizens against any oppression of the Muslim community and actions contrary to national interests. The subsequent protest march included scholars, students, and activists, who paraded through major streets of the capital.