AB Party criticizes govt's handling of Violence, calls for unity

Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) has raised concerns about the ongoing violence and divisions among student groups that had previously united against fascism and fought to protect each other’s lives.

During a press conference on Tuesday, the party’s General Secretary, Majeebur Rahman Manju, asked why these once-unified students were now engaged in violence and why people deprived of their rights were resorting to violent protests.

He also questioned the growing discord among the former allies of the movement.

Manju held the interim government responsible for the current unrest, saying that it could not avoid the blame for the recent conflicts and divisions among the movement’s allies.

He urged the government to take immediate action to resolve the situation and ease the growing public concern.

The press conference, which addressed the recent tensions in Dhaka and other parts of the country, was held at the Dhaka Reporters' Unity Hall at 3:30pm. It was attended by AB Party’s leader, Professor Dr Major (Retd) Abdul Wahab Minar, who also answered questions from the media.

Manju criticized the government for failing to maintain unity among the various parties involved in the popular uprising.

He highlighted the government’s indifference to the rising cost of living, which is impacting people across all sectors.

Manju suggested that the government could have addressed these issues through dialogue and coordination, instead of allowing injustices such as extortion and land grabbing to persist.

Expressing frustration over the bloodshed in educational institutions, Manju pointed out the clear negligence of law enforcement agencies.

He emphasized that misunderstandings surrounding peaceful uprisings could have been addressed with proactive government measures.

He also noted that issues concerning the role of some national newspapers could have been resolved through discussion.

Reflecting on the public's hopes after the fall of the 15-year authoritarian rule, Manju expressed concern that forces backed by fascism were repeatedly attempting to create disorder.

He criticized the government for failing to take action against these conspirators, and for distancing itself from its allies by labeling them as accomplices of the conspirators.

The AB Party also criticized the government’s law enforcement policies, stressing that governance should not tolerate leniency, but rather uphold justice and fairness.

Manju highlighted the failure of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr Yunus to establish peace in the country, despite his popularity and authority, calling it a deeply unfortunate situation.

The party proposed that, instead of waiting for the government to act, all parties involved in the uprising should come together to create a peace agreement based on patience and tolerance.

The AB Party announced plans to draft a "Popular Uprising Pact" with students and citizens involved in the movement, aiming to address inequalities and promote unity.