Quit now: protesters to govt
Bangladesh desk: The organisers of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement today announced a single-point demand for the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her cabinet members.
He also said they will enforce the non-cooperation movement starting from tomorrow.
The announcement came after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called upon the agitating students to sit with her at Gono Bhaban to end the violence centring the quota reform protests.
The prime minister made the remarks in a meeting with the central leaders of the Peshajibi Somonnoy Parishad (Professionals Coordination Council) at Gono Bhaban in the morning.
She also asked the authorities concerned to release the detained general students.
“Trial of each of the killings must be held,” she said.
“I am telling again that I still want to hold talks if the agitators want. They can come any time (to Gono Bhaban). If required, they can come with their guardians,” she said.
She also announced cancelling the proposed, universal pension scheme “Prottoy” for universities, and autonomous and state-owned organisations.
