Women march in Dhaka for democracy

A group of women from different organisations brought out a procession earlier today for democracy in Dhaka.

The procession started from Shaheed Noor Hossain Chattar at Gulistan around 9:30am and ended an hour later at Liberation War Museum after marching on different streets.

The programme was held under the banner of International Women's Day Committee.

"We have started the rally from Shaheed Noor Hossain Chattar, where he sacrificed his life for democracy," Sabina Yeasmin, assistant project manager of Naripokkho, said.

They also placed eleven demands including to ensure safety of women, freedom of speech and repeal of all oppressive laws including Digital Security Act.

More than 200 women attended the programme.