Urgent Call for Anti-discrimination Movement in July
In a recent press conference held on Wednesday night at the central office of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement in Banglamotor, the leaders of two organizations raised concerns over the delayed publication of the announcement for the July uprising. The movement leaders emphasized the necessity of releasing this declaration promptly to uphold the government’s legitimacy.
Press Conference Details
During the press conference, members of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement and the National Civil Committee conveyed their dissatisfaction with the government’s delayed response. They highlighted the deadline set in March last year to publish the July announcement by January 15th. The joint meeting held on Thursday involving both organizations aims to address this issue collectively.
Written Statement and Future Plans
In a written statement read during the press conference, Arif Sohel, the Deputy Secretary of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement, announced plans for a delegation to attend a meeting tomorrow, where discussions with other political parties will take place. The statement also emphasized the importance of setting a firm date for the announcement after the discussions conclude.
Government Response and Next Steps
Expressing dissatisfaction with the government’s lack of visible progress in the past 15 days, the statement criticized the slow response and lack of dialogue with political parties, urging for immediate action. Nasiruddin Patwari, the convener of the National Civil Committee, stressed the need for a unified decision on the announcement date based on consensus at the upcoming meeting on Thursday.
The press conference was attended by several key members, including Akhtar Hossain, Secretary of the National Civil Committee, spokesperson Samanta Sharmin, and chief organizer Abdul Hannan Masud from the Anti-discrimination Student Movement, along with spokesperson Umama Fatima.
As the deadline for the July announcement draws near, the call for unity and swift action resonates with the urgency of the situation. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as the organizations work towards a common goal of promoting equality and justice in the nation.
