Mahmudur Rahman, acting editor of Amar Desh, on Sunday issued a seven-day ultimatum demanding a ban on Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of Bangladesh Awami League.
“Bangladesh Chhatra League has to be banned as a terrorist organization within seven days. We are giving a seven day ultimatum from the Amar Desh newspaper family and journalist platform. If no action is taken within this deadline, strong movement will be staged on the road,” he said.
He gave the ultimatum at a programme while pressing home his seven point demand on the premises of the National Press Club on Sunday.
“Chhatra League was involved in every crime that happened in the last 16 years. Even the members of organization killed thousands of students and mass people during the anti-discrimination movement,” he said.
Mahmudur was released from jail on bail on October 3 in a case involving conspiracy to kidnap and attempt to kill Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her ICT advisor.
He also said, 'Judiciary was under the control of Awami League in last 15 years. Justice Nizamul Haque Naseem should have been arrested for Skype scam. Bangladeshi media is still under the control of Indian hegemony. The media of Bangladesh has used the narrative of fundamentalism and Islamic militancy.
Mahmudur Rahman said, "Jamuna Bridge should be named as Shaheed Abu Said Bridge and Bangabandhu Avenue should be named as Shaheed Abrar Avenue."
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