A few involved in uprising have taken control of govt: Nur
Since student leaders known for their activism are now representing the government, in order to maintain neutrality and uphold public trust, I urge the resignation of the two student advisers, along with all student representatives of the government, he says
Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur has alleged that a few student leaders involved in the July uprising have taken control of the government, leading to unwarranted interference in administration and causing unease among government officials and the public.
"Since student leaders known for their activism are now representing the government, to maintain neutrality and uphold public trust, I urge the resignation of the two student advisers, along with all student representatives of the government," he said at a press conference in the capital's Paltan today (1 March).
Nur, also a former vice-president of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu), welcomed the newly formed party consisting of young and July uprising leaders.
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He, however, criticised the use of state machinery to facilitate the launch of the new political party, stating, "It is entirely unethical and unacceptable that deputy commissioners issued notices to bring in crowds, pressured vehicle owners and transport workers to supply transportation for the event."
Nur also emphasised the urgent need for state and political reforms to fulfil the public aspiration for a fresh political arena and a new Bangladesh emerging from the mass uprising.
He further said that although national unity was built around the mass uprising, it is now experiencing cracks and divisions, which is undesirable in the current situation of the country.
"People expected an inclusive national government involving the stakeholders of the July uprising, but due to unseen domestic and international conspiracies, this did not materialise. Instead, a government has been formed centred around a specific group," said the Gono Odhikar Parishad chief.
At the press conference, Nur presented four key demands to the chief adviser in light of the country's ongoing crisis and overall situation.
The demands include – the reformation of the Advisory Council based on national consensus, incorporating stakeholders of the mass uprising, proper medical treatment and rehabilitation for those injured in the uprising, along with compensation for the families of the martyrs, trial of those responsible for mass killings and a ban on the Awami League and comprehensive state reforms based on national consensus, and ensuring the swift arrangement of elections.
