Islamist groups rallied in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh to demand authorities enact a new blasphemy law which will give the death penalty in extreme cases of those who are accused of insulting Islam and the Prophet Muhammad.
“Activists of Hefajat-e-Islam attend a grand rally at Motijheel area in Dhaka, Bangladesh.” (image via Andrew Biraj/Reuters)
“Islamist groups in Bangladesh have held a rally in the capital, Dhaka, calling for tough curbs on bloggers who insult the Islamic religion.
Police say 100,000 people gathered for the rally after a “long march” from around the country to take part.
A 45-year-old man was killed on Friday when some activists clashed with supporters of the ruling Awami League.”
