Human Chain in Kurigram Protests Attack on Women’s Football Matches

Local Correspondent

A human chain and protest rally were organized in Kurigram to condemn recent attacks and vandalism during women’s football matches in Hakimpur, Dinajpur, and Joypurhat.

The event was held Wednesday afternoon in Chakenda Khanpara, Jatrapur Union, Kurigram Sadar Upazila, by the NGO Mohideb Jubo Samaj Kalyan Samiti.

Speakers included Gender Equality and Climate Alliance Committee President and journalist Shafi Khan, journalist Tauhidul Islam Bokshi Thanda, NGO officials Lutfur Rahman and Ratna Rani, Jatrapur Girls’ School Assistant Head Teacher Sheikh Md. Kashem Ali, Assistant Teacher Ratan Chandra, student Jenny Akter, Khanpara Women’s Team President Nibala Rani, and Jatrapur Union Climate Action Group President Md. Abul Hossain.

The speakers emphasized that sports and recreation are fundamental rights for women. They criticized those responsible for the attacks and vandalism, calling such actions significant obstacles to women’s progress.

They further highlighted the importance of providing women opportunities for sports, recreation, and creative expression, asserting that this would benefit not only women but also their families and the nation as a whole.

The speakers urged authorities to take legal action against those obstructing women’s development and violating their rights.