The 11-party alliance held a protest rally in the capital on Saturday, demanding immediate implementation of the referendum results and protesting the government's stance against the verdict.
At a rally and procession held at the National Mosque Baitul Mukarram premises in the afternoon, leaders of the alliance claimed that the government is turning fascist by opposing reforms and the results of the referendum.
They warned that if BNP tries to establish fascism, it will face the same fate as the previous government.
From the afternoon onward, leaders and activists arrived at the rally venue in small processions from different parts of the capital.
Many carried placards with slogans such as "Implement the July Charter" and "We Must Respect the Referendum." Participants chanted slogans in favor of the referendum and against the government's position.
The protest rally was organized by Dhaka Metropolitan City unit of the 11-party alliance, chaired by Jamaat-e-Islami Naib-e-Amir ATM Azharul Islam. Senior leaders of the coalition addressed the gathering in turn.
Speakers accused the government of disregarding the aspirations of the people and taking a stance against the referendum results. They strongly criticized the current political situation and warned that if the verdict is not implemented immediately, a tougher movement will be launched.
They also stressed the need for constitutional reform to ensure the people's voting rights and the reflection of their opinions.
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