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MONDAY, JULY 07, 2025
Secretariat fire part of 'planned conspiracy': Sarjis Alam

Bangladesh

UNB
26 December, 2024, 10:30 pm
Last modified: 26 December, 2024, 10:35 pm

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Secretariat fire part of 'planned conspiracy': Sarjis Alam

The nature and location of the fire indicate it was neither accidental nor natural. It was a deliberate act of sabotage, he says

UNB
26 December, 2024, 10:30 pm
Last modified: 26 December, 2024, 10:35 pm
July Shaheed Smriti Foundation General Secretary Sarjis Alam speaks at an event in Panchagarh on 26 December 2024. Photo: UNB
July Shaheed Smriti Foundation General Secretary Sarjis Alam speaks at an event in Panchagarh on 26 December 2024. Photo: UNB

Thursday's secretariat fire was a planned, premeditated conspiracy, July Shaheed Smriti Foundation General Secretary Sarjis Alam said today (26 December).

"The nature and location of the fire indicate it was neither accidental nor natural. It was a deliberate act of sabotage," he said while speaking at an event in Panchagarh.

He called for a thorough investigation into the incident and urged the interim government to take a more revolutionary stance.

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He claimed the fire targeted the student representatives in the interim government, including Nahid Islam and Asif Mahmud, whose offices were reportedly destroyed.

"These students have been at the forefront of the uprising, safeguarding files related to corruption and irregularities committed during the tenure of Sheikh Hasina. The timing of the fire raises serious questions," he added.

He said that the interim government must ensure such incidents are not repeated and those responsible face accountability.

Sarjis also warned of future conspiracies, urging unity to prevent a return of oppressive forces.

"If this uprising had not succeeded, many of us would have been jailed. We must remain vigilant and hold the spirit of this revolution," he said.

Sarjis Alam / Anti-Discrimination Student Movement / July Shaheed Smriti Foundation

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