Bangladesh: Minority groups to hold protest march in Dhaka Jan. 7

Event

Minority groups affiliated with several organizations will hold a protest march in Dhaka Jan. 7 to demand greater rights in the country. Activists plan to gather at Shahbagh Square at 12:00 before marching toward the prime minister's office at 16:00 to present a memorandum. If well attended, the event is likely to draw hundreds of participants.

Authorities will almost certainly monitor the march and may attempt to disperse the gathering if it is especially disruptive. Isolated skirmishes between protesters and police cannot be ruled out. The march is likely to prompt associated localized transport disruptions.

Advice

Avoid the protest march as a standard security precaution. Allow extra time to reach destinations near the impacted area through the evening of Jan. 7. Heed all official transport and security advisories.