Various platforms today formed separate human chains in Dhaka demanding justice for the murder of madrasa student Nusrat Jahan Rafi who was set ablaze allegedly for protesting sexual harassment.

Bangladesh Women Journalists' Forum formed a human chain at Jatiya Press Club on April 13, 2019, demanding justice for Nusrat. Photo: Star/ Amran Hossain

The Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) formed a human chain in front of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) while Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigoshthi and Bangladesh Women Journalists' Forum formed two separate human chains at Jatiya Press Club around 11:00am.

Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigoshthi formed a human chain demanding justice for Madrasha student Nusrat Jahan Rafi at Jatiya Press Club on April 13, 2109. Photo: Star/ Palash Khan

They demanded prompt action against the culprits responsible for Nusrat's ordeal.

The platforms also urged the government to take adequate measures so that such incidents would not repeat in the future.

Nusrats words, " I will protest this wrongdoing till my last breath", is written on a placard in a human chain in Dhaka on April 13, 2019. Photo: Star/ Palash Khan