March for Arakan

March for Arakan
Date	August 25, 2025 3:00 PM
Location	Dhaka, Bangladesh
Caused by	Conflict in Arakan, Rohingya genocide
Goals	Show solidarity with the people of Arakan
Methods	Protest march, rally, demonstration

The March for Arakan was a large-scale demonstration held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 25, 2025 that aimed to show solidarity with the Rohingya amid the ongoing conflict in the region.

Background

The ongoing war in Arakan, involving the Arakan Army and the Myanmar military, has led to widespread displacement and human rights violations. The Rohingya, a minority group, have faced persecution, including mass killings, sexual violence, and destruction of their villages, leading to a humanitarian crisis. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

The March for Arakan was organized to commemorate the International Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day. ^{[5] [6]}

The Bangladesh People's Coalition for Rohingya Rights, an organization comprising students and activists, called for the march to highlight the plight of the Rohingya and to demand international intervention. ^{[7] [8]}

Rally

The protest began at 3:00 PM from the Bangladesh National Museum in Shahbag and proceeded to the Central Shaheed Minar. Participants included students, activists, and members of various civil society organizations. They chanted slogans such as "From the river to the sea, Arakan will be free" and "Rohingya nation's country is from Naf to Kaladan" to express their solidarity with the Rohingya. ^{[9] [10]}

Declarations

During the rally, the organizers presented a set of demands, which they termed the "Eight-Point Declaration." ^[11] The key points included:

• Recognition of the Rohingya genocide and international prosecution of those responsible.
• Acknowledgment of the right of return for displaced Rohingya refugees to their homeland in Arakan.
• Establishment of an independent Arakan state for the Rohingya people.
• Provision of humanitarian aid and support for the rehabilitation of displaced Rohingya.
• International sanctions against Myanmar's military junta for their role in the atrocities.
• Support for the Arakan Army's efforts in protecting the rights of the Rohingya.
• Advocacy for global awareness and media coverage of the Rohingya crisis.
• Call for solidarity from international human rights organizations and governments to take concrete actions.

See also

• Arakan
• Rohingya people

References

1. "International Criminal Court: Investigate Arakan Army Massacre of Rohingya Civilians, Hold Perpetrators Accountable". Fortify Rights. August 27, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
2. ""আরাকান আর্মি বেশি নির্যাতন চালাচ্ছে, দাবি নতুন আস…" (Arakan Army is carrying out more atrocities, claims new source)". Somoy News. May 9, 2025. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
3. "*The Biggest Refugee Camp Braces for Rain: 'This Is Going to Be a Catastrophe'*". The New York Times (via Archive). March 14, 2018. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
4. "*Myanmar's Rohingya Crisis Enters a Dangerous New Phase*". International Crisis Group. 7 December 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
5. "সোমবার 'মার্চ ফর রোহিঙ্গা কর্মসূচি ঘোষণা". Jugantor (in Bengali). Jamuna Group. 24 August 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
6. "'মার্চ ফর আরাকান' কবে?". Daily Janakantha (in Bengali). 25 August 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
7. "সোমবার 'মার্চ ফর রোহিঙ্গা' কর্মসূচি". Our Islam 24 (in Bengali). Our Islam. 24 August 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
8. "রোহিঙ্গাদের স্বাধীন রাষ্ট্রের দাবিতে ঢাকায় 'পদযাত্রা'". Daily Naya Diganta (in Bengali). Diganta Media. 25 August 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
9. "রোহিঙ্গাদের স্বাধীন রাষ্ট্রের দাবিতে ঢাকায় 'মার্চ ফর আরাকান'". Jugantor (in Bengali). 25 August 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
10. "রোহিঙ্গাদের স্বাধীন রাষ্ট্রের দাবিতে ঢাকায় 'মার্চ ফর আরাকান' অনুষ্ঠিত". RTV Online (in Bengali). 25 August 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
11. "রোহিঙ্গা দের স্বাধীন রাষ্ট্রের দাবিতে ঢাকায় 'মার্চ ফর আরাকান'". Dhaka Watch 24 (in Bengali). 25 August 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2025.