Dhaka: Students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) today staged a protest procession, condemning the Israeli forces’ interception of the Gaza-bound humanitarian ship of the Global Sumud Flotilla and expressing solidarity with the mission.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the demonstration was organized by the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JUCSU) and began from the central mosque premises, culminating in a brief rally at the Shaheed Minar this afternoon.
Addressing the rally, JUCSU General Secretary (GS) Mazharul Islam called Israel ‘the eternal enemy of humanity,’ and alleged that nearly one lakh Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks over the past two years. He criticized those who claim to uphold humanitarian values but remain silent on the issue of Palestine, labeling them as hypocrites. He emphasized that international student bodies believe a strong global opinion can play a decisive role in ensuring Palestine’s freedom.
JUCSU Vice-President (VP) Abdur Rashid Zitu also spoke at the event, condemning Israel as the most barbaric and brutal state and denouncing its obstruction of the humanitarian flotilla. He expressed that JU students stand in solidarity with the aid mission and demand the immediate release of the relief vessels.
Other speakers at the rally echoed these sentiments, condemning Israel’s blockade of humanitarian assistance as a grave threat to humanity and calling for intensified global efforts to secure Palestine’s liberation. Faculty members, officials, and students from various departments participated in the program to express their solidarity.