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Thousands protest rise of gender discrimination in Bangladesh’s annual ‘Moitree Jatra’ march

Dhaka, May 16 (UNI) Protesting the rising levels of gender discrimination and violence against women in Bangladesh, thousands of people from various walks of life participated in the country’s annual 'Moitree Jatra', a march which called for equal treatment of women.
Participants, including women and men, started gathering on Manik Mia Avenue following the Juma prayer, reports Daily Star.
"We came here in response to the call from women—to let everyone know that we are united when it comes to issues concerning us," said Rehnuma Ahmed, a former teacher at Jahangirnagar University.
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