He said Mushtaq gave his life to protect the citizens freedom of speech.
The freedom fighter demanded repeal of the DSA by March 26, justice for Mushtaq and the release of all those detained under the controversial law.
The protesters, led by Dr Zafrullah in a wheelchair, started marching towards the Prime Minister s Office around 1:15pm. They were obstructed by police in front of Hotel InterContinental in Shahbagh area.
They gave an ultimatum to the government for abolishing the DSA by March 26, otherwise they will go for tougher protests.
The demands came a day after the law minister said the government is taking measures to ensure that no one is arrested under the DSA before investigation.
Photo: Muntakim Saad
Talking to media, Chief Coordinator of Gana Samhati Andolon Zonayed Saki said a tougher protest will be waged if the DSA is not abolished by March 26.
Earlier, eminent citizens held a rally demanding justice for writer Mushtaq and all who died in custody so far. The rally started in front of Jatiya Press Club around 11:15am.
Speakers at the rally said they wanted proper investigation over the death of Mushtaq in jail custody and the highest punishment of those responsible.
Convener of Nagorik Oikya Mahmudur Rahman Manna; Secretary of Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik, Badiul Alam Majumdar; Internationally acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam, among others, were present at the rally.
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DU teachers, students voice their hopes for centenary year 2021
UNB
2nd January, 2021 06:17:00
As we turn the calendar to usher in 2021, teachers and students of Dhaka University share their hopes and demands for the new year with UNB.
In 2021, Dhaka University is going to celebrate its Centenary. Students and teachers of the University emphasized on more Research and creating new knowledge, holding the DUCSU election and lessening academic losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Former Vice-Chancellor Prof AAMS Arefin Siddique told UNB, “I hope the university will run smoothly with a teacher-student friendly Environment. Dhaka University has a glorious past and it has been serving the nation but Covid-19 pandemic changed the situation.”