Bangladesh: Various opposition parties plan to protest in Dhaka June 19

Event

The Ganatantra Mancha, an alliance of seven political parties, plans to protest at the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources in Dhaka June 19 to denounce ongoing power outages. Organizers did not specify a start time for the action. Hundreds of people could participate in the gathering.

Authorities will almost certainly monitor the gathering. While the protest will likely pass off peacefully, isolated violence cannot be ruled out. Police may attempt to disperse especially disruptive gatherings. Increased security and large numbers of people could lead to localized transport and business disruptions.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a precaution. Leave the area immediately if violence breaks out. Plan for localized possible traffic disruptions and allow additional travel time to reach nearby destinations. Heed all official traffic and security advisories.