Any counter-revolutionary actions by the ousted Awami League will lead to severe consequences, said Sarjis Alam, a key coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.
"Following the student-led revolution, there was no immediate need for further street protests. However, due to ongoing machinations by sinister factions and allies of fascism, the student populace has been compelled to re-emerge on the streets to thwart attempts to undermine their achievements," he said speaking at the "Resistance Week" event at Shahbagh in the capital on Thursday (15 August).
"While the movement seeks to avoid causing any inconvenience to the public, collective action is imperative as the country's well-being is at stake," he added.
In response to queries about the four-point demands of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, Srjis explained that the "Resistance Week" programme has been initiated to counter reports of a potential counter-revolution.
Should any unsavoury plans arise from certain quarters, the student movement is prepared to resist them, he added.
Sarjis Alam also expressed confidence in the interim government, viewing it as a government of the people.
He indicated that the movement would continue to apply pressure to ensure their demands are met promptly, but warned that any negligence would prompt further mobilisation against the interim government.
The movement is determined to hold the interim authorities accountable and will not hesitate to take further action if necessary, Sarjis added..
Regarding the potential banning of Awami League politics, Alam affirmed that if the people of Bangladesh believe that those implicated in crimes should not have political rights, the movement would support that stance.
