Shawdesh Desk:

Police foiled an attempt by Hefajat-e-Islam Bangladesh-led Somomona Islami Dal, a platform of the Islamist parties, to besiege France Embassy protesting the recent remarks made by President Emmanuel Macron against Islam.

Several hundred activists and leaders of the Islamist parties gathered near the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque around 11 am to stage protests.

As they started marching towards the France Embassy through Malibagh Mouchak area, police obstructed them, forcing them to return.

They also staged demonstrations there after being obstructed by police.

Vehicular movement from Baitul Mukarram Mosque, Paltan, Mouchak, Malibagh, Kakrail to Shantinagar areas remained suspended since morning, causing immense sufferings to the commuters.

However, the traffic movement in the areas came to normal around 1:45 pm.

Condemning the satirical cartoons, insulting Prophet Mohammad (Pbuh), in France, BNP on Sunday expressed solidarity with the protests by people of all races and religions and the Muslim Ummah against such a dreadful crime.

Earlier this month, Macron pledged to fight “Islamist separatism”, which he said, was threatening to take control in some Muslim communities around France.