Bangladesh Chhatra Odhikar Parishad on Sunday demanded a ban on the Awami League within the next 24 hours, warning that if the demand is not met, they will mobilize students and the public to lay siege to the Secretariat.
Additionally, they announced nationwide protest rallies demanding justice for the perpetrators of mass killings during the July uprising.
At a press conference held at Dhaka University’s Madhur Canteen, the president of the organization, Md Bin Yamin Molla, made this declaration.
The leaders of Chhatra Odhikar Parishad also announced protest marches across the country on Tuesday, demanding the prosecution of those involved in violent activities during the July uprising and a sit-in program on February 10.
Demands
Their demands include the immediate prohibition of the Awami League due to its alleged involvement in terrorist activities, along with decisive actions to remove its affiliates from administrative and business sectors.
They also emphasize the need for rehabilitation and adequate medical treatment for the injured.
Additionally, they call for the creation of a National Student Council to represent students’ interests and advocate for the formation of a national government incorporating all stakeholders of the mass uprising.
Lastly, they insist on formal recognition of all individuals and organizations that took part in the movement.
During the press conference, Md Bin Yamin Molla stated that no action has been taken against the political party and administration responsible for oppressing the people.
He criticized the government for failing to uphold the cause for which students and citizens sacrificed their lives.
"The decision on whether Awami League will continue to participate in politics should rest with the injured and the families of the martyrs. None of them want the Awami League to continue its political activities. If the Awami League is not banned within the next 24 hours, we will lead a long march towards the Secretariat with students and the masses," he warned.
He further said that if the Awami League’s political activities are not banned, citizens will take the law into their own hands and the government will not be able to label them as extremists or terrorists.
He said that the revolutionaries of July remain vulnerable to the Awami League’s alleged terrorist activities, as threats and fears of targeted assassinations are already being spread.
Criticizing the interim government, he said: "The interim government has yet to appoint competent individuals to the ministries, nor has it been able to restore stability in educational institutions. The intelligence agencies are failing in their responsibilities, as they are unable to provide prior information on critical incidents. There are numerous areas where the interim government has demonstrated its incompetence."
