Shahbagh protest to continue until demand met

The protesters on Friday at a grand rally at Projonmo Chattar, Shahbagh, once again vowed to carry on their movement until their demand of death penalty for all war criminals is met.
In a written speech Imran H Sarker, convener of the Bloggers and Online Activists Network, announced the decision in the afternoon where he has urged the countrymen to expand the protests to all corners including villages and towns of the country.
Imran said, "The slogans will not cease until we meet the final victory".
In order to turn this movement into more matured, expanded, deep and disciplined one they have taken several decisions including formation of human forts to thwart Jamaat-Shibir conspiracy for foiling war crimes trials.
"We all must remain alert and reinforce vigilance in all times everywhere" he said.
The convener said a massive awareness campaign has to be conducted among the people to boycott the war criminals.
"Projonmo Chattar has to be expanded all over the country. The movemens will have to continue in towns, villages and bazaars and every places," Imran went on.
In synchronisation with the Projonmo Chattar, a programme of singing of the national anthem followed by hoisting of the national flag will be observed in all educational institutions including schools, colleges and universities at 10:00pm on Sunday, he said.
Besides, protest programmes of Projonmo Chattar will continue as before from 3:00pm to 10:00pm.
"It is our duty to continue and turn it a worthy fight until we are victorious."
The network activist also said, "We are not dependent to any political parties. We have no fear of any national or international vested quarters, because the people are with us."
"We are the people; we are the source of all power," Imran said.
Later, Imran administered a solemn oath among hundreds of thousands of people gathered at Shahbagh intersection.
"At any cost we will protect our unity and root out last remaining base of war criminals. We have no other alternative but victory. Victory of the people is inevitable. Joy Bangla."
Earlier, thousands of demonstrators started the rally around 3:30pm at Projonmo Chattar demanding capital punishment to all war criminals, including Jamaat leader Abdul Quader Mollah.
Leaders of various student organisations addressed the rally.
The student leaders, once again, affirmed their demand of death penalty for all war criminals.
Lucky Akhter, the Bionic Woman, has been untiringly shouting fiery slogans during the intervals of the speeches.
Organisers following Thursday's candlelight vigil urged all to join today's rally, saying that a declaration of the next course of action will come from the programme.
The candlelight vigil at Shahbagh was joined by people from all walks of life. The number of students -- boys and girls alike -- was overwhelming, many of whom took position at the protest venue soon after 10:00am, chanting fiery slogans.
The countrywide candlelight vigil was part of the nonstop movement demanding capital punishment to all war criminals, including Mollah.
The movement began on February 5, hours after a war crimes tribunal sentenced Quader Mollah to life term in prison for crimes against humanity during the 1971 war.