Friday, April 3, 2026 · Updated Friday, April 3, 2026
Dhaka, Bangladesh
In the bustling streets of Dhaka, Bangladesh, a powerful wave of civil resistance has emerged, with protesters staging a significant demonstration demanding an end to military rule and widespread human rights abuses in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT). This demonstration, characterized by a determined spirit, brought together a diverse group of activists, including many young men and women, all united in their call for justice.
The image shows a daytime protest in the city of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The protesters are sitting or lying on the ground in the street. They are holding various signs in Bangla and English, including calls to "FREE BAWM PEOPLE" and demands for "FREE ACCESS TO CHT [Chittagong Hill Tracts] PCP." The signs also protest against violence against women and call for the withdrawal of military forces from the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Most of the protestors appear to be young adults and students. There are vehicles and other pedestrians in the background.
The protesters, many seated on the ground in a clear act of defiance, held up numerous hand-painted signs bearing unequivocal messages. Slogans such as "Stop Military Operation CHT Stop Human Right Violation," "Stop Communal Attacks on Jummasin CHT PCP," and "Justice for Kalpana Chakma #CHT PCP" were prominently displayed, highlighting specific grievances and a demand for accountability. Other signs called to "FREE BAWM PEOPLE" and advocated for "FREE ACCESS TO CHT PCP," addressing the plight of indigenous communities and the need for greater transparency.
A daytime outdoor scene shows a demonstration, possibly in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A group of people is holding signs and a large banner with text written in Bengali script. The banner is held horizontally and reads "Pahari Chhatra Parishad (PCP)". A man speaks through a microphone. Other signs read "NO FULL AUTONOMY NO REST" and "CHITTAGONG". Several individuals are capturing the event with mobile phones. The location is near an elevated structure, possibly a bridge or overpass, with graffiti on the concrete. The weather appears to be overcast or cloudy.
The demonstration also featured large banners, including one from the "Pahari Chhatra Parishad (PCP)," indicating student involvement in the movement. A speaker addressed the crowd through a microphone, amplifying the calls for change, while many individuals documented the event on their mobile phones. Further demands included the "Withdraw[al of] 11-Point Home Ministry Instruction ON C" and the "Withdraw[al of] Military RULY FROM CHT," emphasizing the desire for self-determination and an end to perceived governmental overreach.
The image depicts a protest scene in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with three individuals holding signs. The first sign reads "Withdraw 11-Point Home Ministry Instruction ON C" in blue and red lettering against a green background, bordered with pink. The second sign reads "Withdraw Military RULY FROM CHT" in similar colors and background. The third sign, held by the man in the black shirt, contains text in Bengali: পার্বত্য চট্টগ্রামে স্বরাষ্ট্র স্বরাষ্ট্র স্বরাষ্ট্র (Parbatya Chattagrame Swarastra), indicating a protest related to the Chittagong Hill Tracts and Home Ministry control. The man is wearing a black shirt and has a red lanyard with white text around his neck. Two women are also present, one wearing a purple dress with gold accents, and the other in a black top with gold sequins. They are all looking upwards. In the background, there is an elevated concrete structure, likely a flyover or overpass, and greenery.
The image shows a large group of people gathered in what appears to be a protest or demonstration in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Many are sitting on the ground, with some lying down, holding signs written in Bengali. The protesters are positioned near a statue of several figures. A flyover is overhead, with Bengali writing painted on it. The statue, protest signs, and Bengali script suggest the scene is taking place in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The overall mood is one of protest and demonstration.
The backdrop of these protests was a busy urban environment, with asphalt roads, elevated concrete structures, and even a statue visible in the vicinity. The scenes captured the raw energy of collective action, as protesters held aloft flags, portraits, and signs in both English and Bengali, making their voices heard against a backdrop of ongoing challenges in the region.
A daytime street demonstration in Dhaka, Bangladesh, featuring a group of people holding signs and a large banner. The signs call for the withdrawal of the military and home ministry instruction from Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), demanding an end to collective punishment. The banner has Bengali text, seemingly related to a student gathering ("ছাত্র সমাবেশ"). People of varying ages and appearances are present, holding the signs and banner aloft. The setting includes urban infrastructure such as overpasses, staircases, and trees. The scene appears to be photographed at street level.
A group of people are protesting. They are holding signs that say "Stop Military Operation," "Justice for the Guimara Massacre," "Justice for Kalpana Chakma," and other phrases in both English and Bengali. Some people are standing, while others are sitting on the ground. A woman in a sari is taking a video of the protest with her phone. The protest is taking place on a street with trees in the background. The sky is dusky.
A group of people are marching together in a protest. They hold up signs in Bengali and English, including messages like "Stop Collective Punishment of BAWM People," "Withdraw Military Rule from CHT," and "Justice for the Guimara Massacre." The people are of varying ages. Some are shouting and raising their hands. They are carrying a long banner that says "Student Gathering." The environment appears to be urban, with trees in the background. The sky is a light shade of blue.
The collective efforts underscore a deep-seated desire for social justice and democracy, reflecting a broader struggle for human rights and the protection of vulnerable communities within Bangladesh. The protesters' resolve, despite the urban setting, conveyed a powerful message to authorities and the wider world.
A group of people are gathered on a set of steps holding a protest in front of a low overpass structure. The protesters hold signs, including one that reads "Withdraw Military Rule From CHT," while another says "No Full Autonomy No Rest." A man speaks into a microphone from the steps. Several video cameras point at the group. A large banner in Bangla is held by some of the protesters. The sky is overcast. Trees are visible in the background.
A daytime street scene in Dhaka, Bangladesh, shows a group of people protesting. They are seated on the ground, holding hand-painted signs. The signs bear messages in English, demanding an end to military operations, an end to communal attacks, and seeking justice for Kalpana Chakma. The signs include phrases like "Stop Military Operation CHT Stop Human Right Violation," "Stop Communal Attacks on Jummasin CHT PCP," and "Justice for Kalpana Chakma #CHT PCP." The protesters appear to be a mix of young men and women. One individual is wearing a lanyard with an identification card. The setting is an urban environment, evidenced by the asphalt road.
A group of people stand behind a banner and hold signs with slogans during a protest. A man speaks into a microphone while gesturing with his right hand. A video camera records the event. The banner features text in a language that is not English, as well as the word "সমস্যা," which translates to "problem" in English. One sign reads "Withdraw 11-Point Home Ministry Instruction on CHT," another reads "Withdraw Military Ruly From CHT," and a third reads "Stop Collective Punishment of Bawm People PCP." The protesters stand in front of a sculptural monument.
The image shows a daytime protest in the city of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The protesters are sitting or lying on the ground in the street. They are holding various signs in Bangla and English, including calls to "FREE BAWM PEOPLE" and demands for "FREE ACCESS TO CHT [Chittagong Hill Tracts] PCP." The signs also protest against violence against women and call for the withdrawal of military forces from the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Most of the protestors appear to be young adults and students. There are vehicles and other pedestrians in the background.
A group of young people are protesting in the street, holding signs in both English and Bengali. The English signs read, "Stop Communal Attacks on Jummasin CHT PCP," "Justice for Kalpana Chakma #CHT," "Stop Military Operation in CHT No Human Right Violation," and "Justice for the Guimara Massacre #CHT." The protesters are a mix of genders and ethnicities, and many are raising their fists in the air as they chant slogans. Some are sitting on the ground, while others are standing. The environment appears to be urban, with trees and buildings visible in the background.
A daytime outdoor scene shows a demonstration, possibly in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A group of people is holding signs and a large banner with text written in Bengali script. The banner is held horizontally and reads "Pahari Chhatra Parishad (PCP)". A man speaks through a microphone. Other signs read "NO FULL AUTONOMY NO REST" and "CHITTAGONG". Several individuals are capturing the event with mobile phones. The location is near an elevated structure, possibly a bridge or overpass, with graffiti on the concrete. The weather appears to be overcast or cloudy.
A group of people are protesting on a set of stairs outdoors. They are holding signs and a large banner with text in Bengali, which appears to be about human rights violations in Chittagong. The signs call for the withdrawal of military rule from the region. A man at the center of the group is speaking into a microphone. Some people are recording the protest with their phones. The protest is taking place in an urban area with trees in the background and a bridge or elevated structure visible. The protesters seem to be students or activists expressing their concerns.
The image depicts a protest scene in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with three individuals holding signs. The first sign reads "Withdraw 11-Point Home Ministry Instruction ON C" in blue and red lettering against a green background, bordered with pink. The second sign reads "Withdraw Military RULY FROM CHT" in similar colors and background. The third sign, held by the man in the black shirt, contains text in Bengali: পার্বত্য চট্টগ্রামে স্বরাষ্ট্র স্বরাষ্ট্র স্বরাষ্ট্র (Parbatya Chattagrame Swarastra), indicating a protest related to the Chittagong Hill Tracts and Home Ministry control. The man is wearing a black shirt and has a red lanyard with white text around his neck. Two women are also present, one wearing a purple dress with gold accents, and the other in a black top with gold sequins. They are all looking upwards. In the background, there is an elevated concrete structure, likely a flyover or overpass, and greenery.
The video shows a group of people participating in a protest or rally. They are holding signs that say "Justice for Kalpana Chakma" and "Stop Military Operation." The protesters are diverse in age and gender. They appear to be chanting or shouting slogans, and some are raising their fists in the air. The event seems to be taking place outdoors on a street with trees visible in the background. There are streetlights present, and it seems to be either early morning or late afternoon.
The image shows a large group of people gathered in what appears to be a protest or demonstration in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Many are sitting on the ground, with some lying down, holding signs written in Bengali. The protesters are positioned near a statue of several figures. A flyover is overhead, with Bengali writing painted on it. The statue, protest signs, and Bengali script suggest the scene is taking place in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The overall mood is one of protest and demonstration.
The video shows a gathering of people holding signs and appearing to protest. The signs feature text in both English and another language. People in the crowd are taking pictures and videos with their phones. The environment appears to be a street, and some people are sitting on the ground. The crowd is a diverse mix of ages and styles of clothing. A black van and trees can be seen in the background.
A group of around seven people are protesting, holding signs and a banner. The banner is written in a non-English language, and it is predominantly white with red writing. The signs read "Withdraw 11-Point Home Ministry Instruction on CHT", "Withdraw Military Ruly From CHT", "Stop Collective PUNISHMENT of NWPM People PCP", and "No Full Autonomy No Re”. The person in the center of the group is speaking into a microphone. They are standing on some concrete steps in front of a statue with three figures. In the background, there is a highway overpass. The protestors are wearing casual clothing and most have lanyards around their necks. The sky is slightly overcast.
A group of young protesters is gathered in the street, sitting and standing, holding signs and raising their voices in protest.
The protesters are of various ethnicities, and most appear to be young adults. They are dressed in casual clothing. Some hold signs with messages written in English and possibly Bangla. One sign reads "STOP Communal Attacks on JUMMAS in CHT, FCP". Another says "JUSTICS FOR KALPANA CHAKMA". A third sign states "STOP MILITARY OPERATION SCIN CHT HUMAN RIGHT VIOLATION".
The protesters are situated in a street, with trees visible in the background. There are banners with text in what appears to be Bangla strung above the protesters. The environment suggests an urban setting, likely a city.
A street-level photograph captures a demonstration in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The event, identified as a "Student Rally," features individuals holding protest signs and a large banner. Some of the signs are written in English, demanding the withdrawal of military rule from CHT (Chittagong Hill Tracts) and an end to the Home Ministry's instruction on CHT. The primary banner, in Bengali, calls for an end to military campaigns, particularly after the Minister of Home Affairs. A man with a microphone addresses the crowd. The protest appears to be occurring in a public area with trees visible in the background, adjacent to stairs. The rally is dated April 3, 2026, near the anti-terrorism sculpture at the University of Dhaka (Dhaka Bishwabidyalaya). The title “Chatra Somabesh” translates to “Student Assembly.” The banner further names the organization as the "Parbatya Chattagram Pahari Chhatra Parishad (PCP)", indicating a student organization focused on the Chittagong Hill Tracts.
A group of people are protesting in what appears to be Dhaka, Bangladesh. They stand on a staircase, holding signs and a large banner. One sign reads "Withdraw 11-Point Home Ministry Instruction ON". Another sign reads "Withdraw Military RULY FROM CHT". The banner has text in Bengali, including "বৃহত্তর পার্বত্য চট্টগ্রাম পাহাড়ি ছাত্র পরিষদ (পিসিপি)". Several individuals are speaking into microphones. The protest occurs near a road and beneath some trees. The sky is overcast.
A group of young people sit on a street in what appears to be a protest or demonstration. They are holding signs with slogans, and some are raising their fists in the air. The signs are written in both English and what appears to be Bengali. One sign says, "STOP Communal Attacks on JUMMAS IN CHT PCP." Another reads, "JUSTICE FOR KALPANA CHAKMA #CHT #PCP." The crowd appears to be of Southeast Asian ethnicity, sitting barefoot or in socks on the asphalt. The weather is daylight, and there are cars in the background, and trees are lining the street. Some individuals are standing around the seated protestors. There is a banner or sign in the background as well, but it is partially obscured.
The image shows a protest in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Three young men stand holding a sign that reads, "Stop Collective Punishment of BAWM People PCP". One of the men is speaking into a microphone. The background shows a concrete structure, possibly an overpass, and some greenery.
The video depicts a street protest, likely during daylight hours, with a group of people holding signs and chanting. The participants appear to be mostly young adults, both men and women. They are carrying signs with messages written in Bengali, and at least one sign in English that reads, "Justice for Kalpana Chakma #CHT PCP." Other signs call for an end to military operations and address human rights violations. The protesters are energetic, raising their voices and gesturing, suggesting a strong emotional investment in their cause. Some individuals are actively leading the chants. The location appears to be an urban street, with trees and buildings visible in the background. The overall scene conveys a sense of activism and a demand for justice.
The image shows a demonstration in what appears to be Dhaka, Bangladesh. A group of people, men and women, are lying on the ground, some holding signs. The signs are written in Bengali and English and seem to be advocating for the rights of the BAWM people and against military rule, also discussing land rights for the hill people in Chittagong. A poster depicting Begum Khaleda Zia is visible, along with trees and power lines, and the edge of a building.
The video shows a group of people gathered on a set of steps for what appears to be a protest or rally. A man stands at the center, speaking into a microphone while holding a megaphone. Behind him, several young people hold a large white banner with writing in Bengali script. Other signs are visible as well. The backdrop features a mural of a man in a suit. A person in the foreground takes a photograph of the man speaking with their phone. Additional people are also present, either listening or recording the event with their phones. The setting looks like an urban environment, possibly near a street or intersection, with an overpass visible in the background.
The image shows a group of people in Dhaka, Bangladesh, holding a sign that reads "CHT WE WANT DEMOCRACY IN." The sign is yellow with blue and red writing. The people are sitting or standing close together, and their clothing varies in style and color. The setting appears to be an outdoor urban area.
A daytime shot shows a crowd of people sitting on the street in what appears to be a protest. The location is identified as Dhaka, Bangladesh. A young man in the foreground is holding a sign that reads "CHT Bangladesh Own Palestine PCP." Other signs in the crowd are written in Bengali and English, advocating for the withdrawal of military rule and expressing sorrow. People are wearing a variety of clothing, including traditional garments and casual wear. The street is paved, and trees and buildings are visible in the background.
The image is a text overlay on a lime-green background. A red and blue box precedes the text. The text reads, "A group of students is protesting to raise awareness about human rights issues in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT). They are demanding an end to military involvement, opposing certain government policies, and calling for justice and fair treatment of indigenous communities." The image does not show the city of Dhaka or anything about its location.
People are protesting in Dhaka, Bangladesh. They hold signs advocating for the rights of the Bawm people and for the withdrawal of military rule from the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT). The protest takes place at the Raju Memorial Sculpture.
A protest is captured in a medium shot, displaying various people and banners. A man in a blue shirt speaks into a microphone while holding a sign that reads "STOP COLLECTIVE PUNISHMENT OF AWM PEOPLE PCP". Another banner contains text in Bengali, with phrases like "PAHARI CHHATRA PARISHAD" and references to the year 2026, Dhaka University. Other signs read "NO FULL AUTONOMY." A cameraman adjusts a professional video camera with a small monitor. A smartphone also records the event. The backdrop reveals a concrete structure and trees.
A group of people are protesting on a street. They are holding signs in different colors with messages written in Bengali and English. Some signs call for justice, protest communal attacks and call for the release of imprisoned people. The protesters appear to be ethnically diverse, and most are young adults or teenagers. They are wearing casual clothing and some have lanyards around their necks. The environment is urban, with buildings and trees visible in the background. The protest appears to be peaceful and orderly.
Dhaka, Bangladesh · Apr 3, 2026, 12:19 PM
A daytime outdoor protest in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A large group of people, including children, are gathered in a line, holding up various protest signs written in Bengali and English. The signs express messages about autonomy, military rule, and collective punishment of BAWM people, among other issues. They are also holding a large banner with Bengali writing. There are trees and buildings visible in the background. The protest appears to be taking place on a city street.
A crowd of people marches down a city street. They carry signs with different messages on them, including, "Withdraw Military Rule From CHT," "Justice For The Guimara Massacre," and "No Full Autonomy. No Rest." They also hold a large banner, which reads, in Bangla, "Stop human rights violations, oppression, repression, and ensure a democratic environment!" Another line on the banner indicates it is from the Pahari Chhatra Parishad. A man is directing them on where to stand. The street is paved and there are sidewalks on either side of the street. There are streetlights along the street, and there are buildings in the background. The sky is cloudy.
The video shows a train passing over a bridge above a busy street. The train is pink and white with passengers visible inside. Underneath the bridge is a painting of a man with glasses and a mustache, next to an arched opening in the bridge structure. The bridge is decorated with green and pink text, and graffiti. The street below the bridge is bustling with rickshaws, motorcycles, and other vehicles. There are people walking around as well. Streetlights illuminate the scene, and power lines crisscross the sky. The sky is a dusky blue.
Dhaka, Bangladesh
