The people from all strata of society in the country, believe in peace—not in conflict. They do not wish to witness any more violence or unrest. It is, therefore, imperative that the government, political parties, members of civil society, and all members of the society unite and take every necessary measure to maintain peace.
People do not want to witness further acts of violence. It is the ordinary people—our students, our workers, our businesses, and our communities—who suffer most from conflict. Our collective goal must be to shield the people from the suffocating situation and bring an end to their suffering.
Due to deterioration of law and order violence is on the rise which leaves a strong impact on the public mind about their own safety. The attack on the NCP’s programme in Gopalganj on Wednesday, the crude bomb explosion, arson attack on official and law enforcers’ vehicles are mainfestations of extreme violence to create anarchy in the country.
We expect responsible behaviour from all political parties. Bangladesh is like a large family, and it is the duty of the government to safeguard the rights of every citizen. Each individual must be allowed to live, work, conduct business, and practise their faith without fear.
We believe it is the responsibility of the government, political parties, civil society, academics, and all sections of people to uphold the rights of all citizens and to ensure justice is served. There must be no divisions among the people of this country.
The interim government must protect these rights with utmost sincerity. We are deeply concerned that some political parties are wilfully spreading misinformation and engaging in vindictive politics. This toxic approach only exacerbates unrest and division.
The general public has already expressed serious concern over the recent outbreak of violence and the deteriorating law and order. As peace-loving citizens, we cannot accept such a stifling environment—especially in an era that aspires to justice, human rights, and the rule of law.
Let us not forget that new Bangladesh was born out of the struggles and sacrifices of students and youth, many of whom gave their lives for democracy and dignity. Those responsible for killings and large-scale destruction must be brought to justice through fair and impartial investigation—regardless of their identity.
We are deeply concerned that some
political parties are wilfully spreading
misinformation and
engaging in vindictive politics
We urge the government to exercise restraint, allowing all demonstrations to proceed peacefully. The right to peaceful protest must be safeguarded. Furthermore, we call on the authorities to hold immediate talks with all relevant stakeholders—to resolve the current crisis.
Amid growing turmoil, dialogue is not optional—it is essential. Immediate engagement with protesters is required to pave the way forward. The people of Bangladesh yearn for a peaceful society—free from jealousy, hatred, and conflict—where people of all religions, castes, and communities may live in harmony. We wish to carry out our duties with honesty and dignity, for the benefit of our families, society, and nation.
We believe this is possible under the leadership of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, who has pledged to serve the nation with integrity. His commitment to progress has been recognised both at home and abroad.
The council of advisers must, therefore, discharge their responsibilities with utmost honesty and dedication, as entrusted by the Chief Adviser. All eyes are now on Professor Yunus. We hope the democratic process will soon be fully restored, as true welfare for the people cannot be achieved without an elected government.
Despite facing both natural and man-made disasters—such as arson and political violence—the people of Bangladesh remain steadfast in their desire for continued development. All stakeholders must strengthen efforts of Professor Yunus to complete the unfinished tasks of this transitional period.
The government must not tolerate destructive actions made in pursuit of irrational demands. We strongly warn against the recurrence of past atrocities, such as mob killings and arson attacks—these must never again be allowed on Bangladesh soil.
As Bangladesh moves towards general elections, the interim government must make every effort to be inclusive—listening to the voices of students and citizens across the country. All incidents of violence must be subject to full, independent, impartial, and transparent investigations.
Political parties, including the BNP, have given the Yunus-led interim government the time and space needed to prepare the ground for free and fair elections. A suitable environment cannot be created overnight, and a reasonable amount of time is necessary. Let us all stand together for peace, democracy, and justice—for a stronger, more prosperous Bangladesh.
