Visual artists hold rally in support of quota reform movement
Although the rally was scheduled to take place in front of the Parliament building, the protesting artists had to change the location to Ananda Cinema Hall premises as there was another programme going on at Manik Mia Avenue.
Visual artists of the country have staged a protest rally supporting the nine-points of the quota reform protesters at the capital's Farmgate intersection today (1 August).
Although the rally was scheduled to take place in front of the Parliament building, the protesting artists had to change the location to Ananda Cinema Hall premises as there was another programme going on at Manik Mia Avenue.
During the rally, the artists were seen chanting slogans, including "We want a fair Bangladesh, which has human dignity and is free from fear" and "Bring justice to the killings, stop murder-violence-harassment-mass arrests".
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When asked about the purpose of their protest, the artists said, "We've gathered here to demand justice for the killings, put an end to arrests and shooting, and demand the release of the detained students. The government has to take steps immediately to stop harassment of the students and end the ongoing violence."
