They also pledged all support to Ahmadiyyas to undo the zealots' activities against them.

The rally was organised by Samprodaik Sampriti Rakkha Committee (communal harmony protection committee) at Abdur Razzak Park in the district town.

Repeated attacks on members of the Ahmadiyya community in different areas of the country are also a severe blow to pro-liberation forces, justice KM Sobhan said.

Islamic bigots have now become very active as they are sheltered by the present government, Sobhan said as chief guest at the rally.

Former diplomat Mohiuddin Ahmed and Gathok Dalal Nirmul Committee General Secretary Kazi Mukul spoke at the rally as special guests.

Earlier, they visited Jotindranagar in Shyamnagar upazila, 65 km from Satkhira town, where zealots of International Khatme Nabuwat Movement Bangladesh attacked Ahmadiyyas on April 17, leaving more than 50 people including women and children injured.