Bangladesh stands in solidarity with Palestine, but misguided protests harming local businesses weaken the cause. Strategic, peaceful resistance—not vandalism—builds real change. Channelling anger through smart, targeted action sustains justice without destroying local livelihoods or support.

Agitated BNP men vandalised around 70 vehicles and torched a police motorbike in the city's High Court and Bangabazar areas yesterday after police foiled their bid to bring out a procession.