Remarks about Prophet: Police Bar March to Indian High Commission

Police barred a protest march heading towards the Indian High Commission in Dhaka today at the Shantinagar crossroads around 12:20 pm.

Thousands of protestors marched from the north entrance of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque at 12:05 pm, led by Islami Andolon Bangladesh, in response to disrespectful remarks made by suspended BJP leaders about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

The procession reached the Shantinagar crossroads without any untoward situation. At the Shantinagar intersection, police erected barricades on both sides of the road to stop the march.

A few minutes later, the protestors were spotted departing the area.

Due to the march, vehicles were spotted stalled on the busy thoroughfare. It has grown highly busy in the neighborhood.