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20,000 Rally in Dhaka Against Women's Rights Proposals

5/4/2025

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In Dhaka, Bangladesh, a powerful rally erupted as 20,000 Hefazat-e-Islam supporters, led by Mamunul Haque, fiercely opposed government proposals for women's equal rights. They argued these changes infringe on religious laws, demanding the withdrawal of plans for equal inheritance rights and a ban on polygamy, vowing to escalate protests if their voices go unheard.

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In Dhaka, Bangladesh, a powerful rally erupted as 20,000 Hefazat-e-Islam supporters, led by Mamunul Haque, fiercely opposed government proposals for women's equal rights. They argued these changes infringe on religious laws, demanding the withdrawal of plans for equal inheritance rights and a ban on polygamy, vowing to escalate protests if their voices go unheard.