Leaders and activists from eight political parties, including Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, have gathered in Paltan, Dhaka, to press their five-point demand that includes implementing the July Charter and holding a referendum before the election.

As part of their pre-announced programme, leaders and activists of Jamaat and its allied Islamist parties began marching from different parts of Dhaka toward Shapla Chattar in the morning.

The participating parties are Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Islami Andolan Bangladesh, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish, Khelafat Majlish, Bangladesh Nezam-e-Islam Party, Jatiya Ganatantrik Party (JAGPA), and Bangladesh Development Party.

The parties had announced Thursday’s mass procession on Monday. Jamaat and its seven allies will hold a rally on November 11.