Hefajat threatens to besiege US embassy in Dhaka

Hefajat-e-Islam today threatened to lay siege to the US embassy in Dhaka on December 13, protesting US president Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

The religion-based group announced to bring out procession on Sunday protesting the US decision.

Nur Hossain Kasemi, convener of Dhaka city Hefazat-e-Islam, came up with the announcement at the north gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque after Jumma prayers this afternoon.

Different Islamic groups including Islami Andolon Bangladesh (IAB) also brought out a procession on the same ground.