Sarjis Alam calls for national unity amid growing tensions

Sarjis Alam, the central coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, stressed the importance of national unity, saying it is more crucial now than ever. 

“Now, what matters is national unity,” he remarked, adding that the interests of Bangladesh should come before any individual, party, or group‍‍`s interests.

Sarjis made these comments after attending the inauguration of a beautification project at Panchagarh Railway Station. 

The ceremony, held on Saturday afternoon, was led by Nasimul Gani, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs. 

Present at the event were Panchagarh District Commissioner Mohammad Sabet Ali, Police Superintendent Mizanur Rahman Munshi, Public Prosecutor Adam Sufi, and BNP‍‍`s municipal convener Touhidul Islam. 

The ceremony began with the ribbon-cutting to unveil the new project plaque.

Sarjis Alam also pointed out the threat posed by fascist forces and their allies, who he believes will try to cause division within the country’s unity. “They would try to create rifts within our unity,” he warned. 

“They are looking for any opportunity to exploit fractures for their own gain. The key right now is to prioritize the interests of Bangladesh above any group, party, or individual’s interest. If we can keep that in mind, we can succeed in realizing the revolutionary spirit that we hope for.”

He also highlighted that the conspiracy against the nation is not limited to within the country but is also being fueled from abroad. 

“The murderer Hasina has taken billions of dollars from the people of Bangladesh and is now using that stolen money to spread propaganda and orchestrate conspiracies,” Sarjis said. 

He urged the government and political parties to stay alert and be aware of any attempts to exploit internal divisions.

Nasimul Gani, the Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, responded by emphasizing that such a revolution would not face resistance.

“When such a revolution occurs in any country, there will be no forces left to resist it. They are our children. Those who were on the wrong side are now facing one punishment after another. The police force is undergoing restructuring, and soon they will be working side by side with the people,” he said.

Finally, regarding the debate surrounding the uniforms of the police, RAB, and Ansar forces, the Home Secretary concluded, 

“People will have their opinions, and that’s what democracy is all about. Some people will say nothing has changed, while others will say it’s a positive move. Someone else might say it hasn’t worked, so they should start over. Discussions like these will continue. We’re not stopping anyone from speaking out. The government encourages everyone to voice their opinions.”