30 Aug 2023 | 02:35 PM UTC
Bangladesh: Tribal activists to hold demonstration in Dhaka's Shahbagh area Sept. 3
Tribal activists to stage rally in Shahbagh area of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sept. 3; gathering to reportedly begin at 15:00. Avoid the area.
Event
Activists affiliated with the National Tribal Council will hold a rally in Dhaka's Shahbagh area Sept. 3 to demand several concessions, including expanded legal and political rights. The gathering will reportedly begin at 15:00, and activists are likely to gather near a prominent government building, public square, or thoroughfare. If well attended, the event will probably draw hundreds of participants. The gathering will coincide with several political rallies planned through the end of September.
Authorities will likely monitor the rally and may move to disperse overly disruptive crowds. Isolated skirmishes between police and activists, as well as between supporters of different groups, cannot be ruled out. Demonstrators may march along or block roadways, prompting localized transport disruptions.
Advice
Avoid the demonstration as a precaution. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Allow additional travel time near the gathering site. Plan accordingly for possible localized business disruptions. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
