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Hefazat-e-Islam Rallies Against Women's Rights Reforms in Dhaka

5/8/2025

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In Dhaka, Bangladesh, nearly 20,000 supporters of Hefazat-e-Islam rallied on Saturday, fiercely opposing government reforms aimed at advancing gender equality and women's rights. Their protest targeted the Women’s Affairs Reform Commission's proposals to criminalize marital rape and secure equal rights for women, highlighting the urgent need for the interim government to champion human rights and support these vital changes.

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In Dhaka, Bangladesh, nearly 20,000 supporters of Hefazat-e-Islam rallied on Saturday, fiercely opposing government reforms aimed at advancing gender equality and women's rights. Their protest targeted the Women’s Affairs Reform Commission's proposals to criminalize marital rape and secure equal rights for women, highlighting the urgent need for the interim government to champion human rights and support these vital changes.