<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;">On the occasion of the 'Doppa Day' symbolising Uyghur cultural identity, a protest meeting was held in Dhaka against the persecution of Uyghur Muslims by the Chinese government. The meeting was followed by a demonstration in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka. Representatives of Islamic Movement Bangladesh, Bangladesh Khelafat Andolan, Islamic Progressive People's Front and media personalities participated in the programme.</span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #222222;"> </span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;"> 'Doppa Day' is observed by the Uyghur Community across the world on May 5 to mark and celebrate their cultural heritage. 'Doppa' is the traditional cap, round or square in shape, worn by the Uyghurs which marks their cultural identity.</span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #222222;"> </span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;"> Speaking on the occasion as Chief Guest, Emir of Bangladesh Khelafat movement Moulana Abu Jafer Qasemi accused the Chinese government of continued massacre and torture of the Uyghur Muslims. He criticised the world leader for keeping silent despite grave atrocities against the Uyghurs in China. He called for justice against the attack on the human rights of the Uyghur Muslims.</span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;"><br />''</span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;"> Chairman of Islamic Movement Bangladesh Advocate Khairul Ahsan denounced the Chinese government for 'having the blood of Uyghurs on its hands'. He also accused the Chinese government of violating the human rights of Uyghurs by not allowing them the basic freedom of religion and prayer while the United Nations remained a mute spectator.</span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;">Citing Chinese government atrocities against the Uyghurs like forced sterilisation and abortion of women, isolating children from their parents in the name of 're-education', CCTV surveillance of homes, restrictions on religious practices etc, the Islamic movement called upon all humanitarian forces of the world to launch a strong protest against the Chinese government.</span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>