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Women protest in Kushtia demanding trial of MP Amir Hamza
Published : Thursday, 12 November, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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Women under the banner of conscious civil society staged a protest rally in Kushtia demanding the resignation and trial of Kushtia-3 (Sadar) Member of Parliament and Islamic speaker Mufti Amir Hamza.
The demonstration was held on the municipality premises around 11:00 AM on Thursday (November 12), organised by the Kushtia Conscious Civil Society. Prior to the rally, a protest procession marched from Pach Rastar Mor through various roads of the town before culminating at the municipality square.
Over a hundred women participated in the programme, chanting various slogans against the lawmaker and demanding his immediate accountability.
Addressing the rally, speakers raised allegations regarding a leaked conversation involving a woman on 6 November and demanded the cancellation of Amir Hamza's parliamentary membership. Protesters claimed that Amir Hamza's voice was clearly heard admitting in the audio that he had made a mistake, alongside various chat screenshots that had surfaced.
Speakers stated that respectful conduct towards women is expected from a public representative. However, they alleged that his remarks and comments about women at various religious gatherings (waz mahfils) and other events have been disrespectful and have undermined women's dignity and honour.
The protesters asserted that no one can serve as a public representative while disrespecting women, who constitute half of society's population. They demanded a proper investigation into Mufti Amir Hamza's statements and urged authorities to bring him to book.
From the gathering, the demonstrators called for his resignation as an MP and urged the relevant authorities to take necessary action against him. They also warned of launching a broader movement if derogatory remarks against women continue.
Kushtia Conscious Civil Society Convener Kumkum Rahman, Member Secretary Latifa Akter Rozy, and women leaders Nilufa and Mallika Begum Tania, among others, were present at the programme.
-SA
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