Police block July Oikya's march for 'Awami League-free' Secretariat
A delegation from the alliance was allowed to enter the secretariat with police assistance, while the remaining demonstrators continued their sit-in at the Shikkha Bhaban intersection
July Oikya, reportedly a coalition of around 80 organisations, staged demonstration in Dhaka today (3 June) demanding an "Awami League-free" secretariat.
The protest march began around 11:30am from in front of the National Museum in Shahbagh.
The demonstrators moved towards the Secretariat but were stopped by police barricades near the Shikkha Bhaban intersection.
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Protesters attempted to push through the barricades, but police intervention prevented them from advancing further.
Later, a delegation from the alliance was allowed to enter the secretariat with police assistance, while the remaining demonstrators continued their sit-in at the Shikkha Bhaban intersection.
July Oikya has been staging protests in recent days with a range of demands, including the call for a "fascism-free" administration.
On 25 May, the alliance held a rally in front of the National Museum to press the same demand.
Earlier, the group published a list of government officials it claims are "cohorts of the Awami League" and called for their compulsory retirement.
