The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, which had emerged during the quota reform protests and later played a leading role in a nationwide student uprising, has suspended all of its committees across the country, retaining only its central committee.
The announcement was made on Sunday at a press conference held in Shahbagh, Dhaka. Central President Rifat Rashid stated that the decision came in the wake of recent controversies surrounding the platform, including the arrest of five of its activists for alleged extortion.
Rashid emphasized a policy of zero tolerance toward corruption within the movement, warning that no one involved in wrongdoing would be spared, regardless of position.
The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement was formed on July 1, 2024, during the height of the quota reform protests.
On July 8, it announced a 65-member committee comprising 23 coordinators and 42 joint coordinators. The committee later expanded further.
At one point, the organization called for the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. After the fall of the Awami League government on August 5, Sheikh Hasina reportedly left for India.
Since its inception, several individuals have held leadership positions in the movement, including Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizens` Party (NCP), NCP leader Sarjis Alam, Hasnat Abdullah, and interim government adviser Asif Mahmud.
Some leaders have since resigned from their posts within the movement, while others have been arrested on various charges, including extortion.
The latest allegations emerged from Gulshan, Dhaka, leading to the suspension of all regional committees, keeping only the central committee intact.
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