Dhaka, Bangladesh — April 12, 2025

In a show of solidarity and strength, more than one million individuals converged in Dhaka for the historic March for Gaza—one of the largest mass movements in support of Palestine in recent times. Citizens from all walks of life—young and old, men and women, intellectuals, workers, and students—swarmed the streets. The march was not just a protest. It was a statement, a vow, and an exhortation to the world's conscience.

Organized by the Palestine Solidarity Movement, Bangladesh, this grand march was not only a response to the ongoing genocide in Gaza but also a declaration by a nation that understands the cost of oppression and the value of resistance. Beginning in the name of Allah, invoking justice and standing with the oppressed, the event reflected the spiritual and moral commitment of the Bangladeshi people to the cause.

Proclamation to the World: Calling for Global Accountability

TThe statement read during the march was divided into four parts, beginning with a defiant message to the United Nations and the world. It condemned global silence and complicity in the face of Israel’s aggression.

• Prosecution of Zionist war crimes at the International Court of Justice
• Immediate collective action to stop the genocide
• Return to pre-1967 borders
• Declaration of East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine
• A clear roadmap for Palestinian sovereignty and self-determination

This segment concluded by stating that the "mask of justice worn by the global order has fallen in the rubble of Gaza."

A Wake-Up Call to the Muslim Ummah

The second part of the proclamation was a heartfelt but firm call to Muslim leadership and institutions, such as the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). It emphasized that Palestine is not merely a territory—it is a symbol of the Ummah’s collective identity and dignity.

Key calls to action for the Muslim world included:

• Severing all diplomatic, economic, and military ties with Israel
• Imposing sanctions and embargoes on the Zionist regime
• Providing large-scale humanitarian aid to Gaza
• Opposing Hindutva-led oppression of Indian Muslims
• Safeguarding Muslim institutions and historical heritage worldwide

The statement warned: "Silence today will become evidence in the court of history tomorrow."

A Plea to Bangladesh’s Own Government

As a Muslim-majority nation born through resistance, Bangladesh was called upon to align its foreign policy with the faith and moral conscience of its people.

The demands included:

• Reinstating the "Except Israel" passport policy
• Canceling any state agreements involving Israeli-affiliated entities
• Sending official humanitarian aid to Gaza
• Implementing a government-wide boycott of Zionist products
• Incorporating the history of Palestine and Al-Aqsa into the national education curriculum

The message stressed that the moral character of a state is an Amanah (trust)—one that must not be betrayed.

A Promise to Ourselves: The Nation’s Pledge

Perhaps the most emotional moment came when the people themselves took a solemn oath. It was a reminder that the freedom of Al-Quds does not lie in foreign hands—but in the collective will of the Muslim Ummah, especially its youth.

The crowd vowed to:

• Boycott all companies complicit in Zionist oppression
• Raise a generation rooted in Islamic values and resistance
• Resist polarizing ideologies
• Turn every home into a beacon of conscious resistance—through education, culture, and language

This pledge ended with a haunting line: “The martyrs of Gaza do not just need our prayers—they need our preparation.”

A Salute to Gaza’s Courage

The march concluded with tributes to Gaza’s heroes and martyrs. Names like Hind Rajab, Reem, and Fadi Abu Saleh were invoked with reverence. The resilience and faith of Gaza’s people were described as epic—galvanizing resistance across the Muslim world.

A final collective prayer echoed through the skies of Dhaka:

“O Allah, make this brave community of Gaza the stone upon which all the conspiracies of the Zionists will shatter.”

A Message to the OIC and the World

This march was more than symbolic—it was a strategic and spiritual stance. Bangladesh has risen not only in protest but in purposeful solidarity. It proved that civil societies can move mountains, and that genuine solidarity never stays silent.

To the OIC and its 57 member states, this was both an inspiration and a challenge: To match the passion of the people with decisive action on the world stage.

“History is in the making. The world is watching. And Gaza is not alone.”