Kushtia:Women activists under the banner of Kushtia Sachetan Nagarik Samaj staged a protest rally, demanding the resignation and trial of Kushtia-3 (Sadar) MP Mufti Amir Hamza for his alleged 'derogatory remarks' about women.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the protest procession began at Kushtia's Panch Rastar Mor around 11 am, with participants marching through various streets of the town. The procession concluded at the municipal premises, where a rally was held.
More than a hundred women participated in the demonstration, chanting slogans and expressing their discontent. Speakers at the rally emphasized the expectation that public representatives, such as Mufti Amir Hamza, should show respect towards women. They accused him of making disrespectful remarks about women at religious gatherings and other events, which they claimed undermined women's dignity.
The protesters stressed that such comments were unacceptable and that a public representative should not show disrespect towards women, who constitute half of the country's population. They called for a thorough investigation into his remarks and demanded accountability, urging that an MP should maintain responsible and decent conduct.
The rally also saw demands for Mufti Amir Hamza's resignation from Parliament, with a call for the relevant authorities to take necessary action against him. The speakers warned of a broader movement if their demands were not met.
Attempts to reach Mufti Amir Hamza for comment were unsuccessful as his mobile phone was switched off. Present at the protest were Kushtia Sachetan Nagarik Samaj leaders, including Convener Kumkum Rahman, Member Secretary Latifa Akter Rosi, and women leaders Nilufa and Mallika Begum Tania, among others.