Ctg SAD leaders warn of mass movement if law and order not restored within 24-hour

The Chattogram unit of the Student Against Discrimination (SAD) has issued a strong warning, stating that they will launch an intensified protest if the deteriorating law and order situation is not brought under control within the next 24 hours from Monday afternoon (24 February).

The warning was given at a press conference titled "Meet the Press" at the Chattogram Press Club in the afternoon.

The event was organised by the Chattogram Metropolitan, North, and South District branches of SAD.

Speaking at the event, Rizaur Rahman, convener of SAD's Chattogram Metropolitan Committee, highlighted the significance of last year's July-August mass uprising.

He stated that the movement against discrimination, oppression, and dictatorship had been driven by young people, whose courage and leadership ultimately resulted in the downfall of long-standing authoritarian rule.

Discussing the role of youth in shaping post-uprising Bangladesh, Rizaur Rahman noted that young people across the country were actively engaging in critical activities such as traffic control, cleanliness campaigns, recovery of looted state assets, and market regulation.

He said the youths have taken on the responsibility of building a new Bangladesh and ensuring a fair and just society.

Expressing grave concern over the increase in rape and gender-based violence, he said, "These crimes must be addressed urgently."

"If strict actions were not taken against the perpetrators and the overall law-and-order situation was not brought under control within the next 24 hours, the movement would launch an unstoppable mass protest," he warned.

During the event, student leaders also outlined their future action plans aimed at establishing a more democratic and inclusive society.

They stressed the need to assist the government in restructuring the constitution to eliminate discrimination, working toward economic reforms and recovering stolen state assets, ensuring equal access to education, healthcare, and employment, and promoting transparency and accountability in the judiciary and administration.

They further called for greater youth representation in the country's policymaking process to ensure that the voices of the younger generation are heard.

The press conference was attended by several key leaders, including Nizam Uddin, Tawseef Imroz, Fatema Khanom Liza, Yasir Arfin Chowdhury, Zobair Hossain, Rashedul Alam, Farhad Bin Habib Imon, Md Rois Uddin, and Touhidul Islam, along with other representatives from the Chattogram Metropolitan, North, and South district branches.