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Citizens rally to protect Panthokunjo Park, Hatirjheel

Bangladesh Tree Protection Movement held a citizen's rally on the 30th day of its sit-in programme at Panthokunjo Park on Saturday, Jan 11, 2025, demanding the cancellation of the elevated expressway project connecting Karwan Bazar to Polash, which threatens to destroy the park and Hatirjheel.

The Bangladesh Tree Protection Movement holding a citizen's rally on Saturday, Jan 11, 2025, marking the 30th day of its sit-in at Panthokunjo Park, to demand the preservation of Panthokunjo Park and Hatirjheel. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
The Bangladesh Tree Protection Movement holding a citizen's rally on Saturday, Jan 11, 2025, marking the 30th day of its sit-in at Panthokunjo Park, to demand the preservation of Panthokunjo Park and Hatirjheel. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Anu Muhammad addressing the citizen's rally marking the 30th day of the sit-in programme at Panthokunjo Park organised by Bangladesh Tree Protection Movement. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Anu Muhammad addressing the citizen's rally marking the 30th day of the sit-in programme at Panthokunjo Park organised by Bangladesh Tree Protection Movement. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Shirin Haque, a women rights activist, speaking in solidarity at a civic rally on the occasion of the 30th day of the sit-in programme at Panthokunjo Park organised by the Bangladesh Tree Protection Movement. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Shirin Haque, a women rights activist, speaking in solidarity at a civic rally on the occasion of the 30th day of the sit-in programme at Panthokunjo Park organised by the Bangladesh Tree Protection Movement. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Zonayed Saki, the chief coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolon, speaking at a civic rally on the 30th day of the sit-in programme at Panthokunjo Park organised by the Bangladesh Tree Protection Movement. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Zonayed Saki, the chief coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolon, speaking at a civic rally on the 30th day of the sit-in programme at Panthokunjo Park organised by the Bangladesh Tree Protection Movement. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Protesters gathering around various festoons placed near the felled trees in Panthokunjo Park, demanding the protection of the park and Hatirjheel in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Protesters gathering around various festoons placed near the felled trees in Panthokunjo Park, demanding the protection of the park and Hatirjheel in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
The Bangladesh Tree Protection Movement holding a citizen's rally on Saturday, Jan 11, 2025, marking the 30th day of its sit-in at Panthokunjo Park, to demand the preservation of Panthokunjo Park and Hatirjheel. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
The Bangladesh Tree Protection Movement holding a citizen's rally on Saturday, Jan 11, 2025, marking the 30th day of its sit-in at Panthokunjo Park, to demand the preservation of Panthokunjo Park and Hatirjheel. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
The Bangladesh Tree Protection Movement holding a citizen's rally on Saturday, Jan 11, 2025, marking the 30th day of its sit-in at Panthokunjo Park, to demand the preservation of Panthokunjo Park and Hatirjheel. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
The Bangladesh Tree Protection Movement holding a citizen's rally on Saturday, Jan 11, 2025, marking the 30th day of its sit-in at Panthokunjo Park, to demand the preservation of Panthokunjo Park and Hatirjheel. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Protesters have drawn pictures of weeping trees to the construction machinery of the elevated expressway project at Panthokunjo Park in Dhaka’s Karwanbazar. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Protesters have drawn pictures of weeping trees to the construction machinery of the elevated expressway project at Panthokunjo Park in Dhaka’s Karwanbazar. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Protesters have drawn pictures of weeping trees to the construction machinery of the elevated expressway project at Panthokunjo Park in Dhaka’s Karwanbazar. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Protesters have drawn pictures of weeping trees to the construction machinery of the elevated expressway project at Panthokunjo Park in Dhaka’s Karwanbazar. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Protesters gathering around various festoons placed near the felled trees in Panthokunjo Park, demanding the protection of the park and Hatirjheel in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Protesters gathering around various festoons placed near the felled trees in Panthokunjo Park, demanding the protection of the park and Hatirjheel in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

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Published : 12 Jan 2025, 02:50 AM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 05:44 PM

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