a protest denouncing sexual assaults in the country is being held in Dhaka on Thursday, October 8, with participants due to gather at 11:00 (local time) outside of the National Press Club. Various rallies have been held in recent days denouncing sexual crimes, with several high-profile sexual assaults having occurred in recent weeks. Further associated protests are likely to occur in the coming days, with unannounced demonstrations in urban centers nationwide a possibility.

A heightened security presence and localized travel disruptions should be anticipated in the vicinity of the demonstration..