Thousands of British-Bangladeshis and members of the Bangladeshi diaspora gathered at London’s Trafalgar Square on Monday in a massive demonstration against what they called the “repressive Yunus regime.”
The “Rally for Bangladesh,” organised by supporters of the Bangladesh Awami League, drew large crowds carrying banners, chanting slogans, and demanding the restoration of democratic rights in their homeland.
The protest comes a year after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country amid nationwide unrest.
In her absence, Muhammad Yunus took charge as caretaker prime minister, pledging to hold fresh elections. However, a year on, no polls have taken place, and critics say citizens continue to face political persecution and exploitation.
In a statement, the Awami League said the rally carried symbolic weight, recalling how Trafalgar Square had once hosted gatherings in support of Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War. Protesters alleged that the Yunus regime has silenced dissent by using anti-terror laws against doctors, lawyers, journalists, and even freedom fighters.
“Today’s rally was more than just a demonstration. It was a message of solidarity,” the party said, vowing continued resistance until democracy is restored in Bangladesh.
