In a statement issued on Friday, the commission demanded swift justice for the incident and proper treatment for the injured students. The statement also called for holding the attackers accountable, saying: "The commission believes that the attack on indigenous students is not an isolated incident. Yunus had used the term “Adivasi” in his address, which they deemed “anti-state,” demanding either an apology or his resignation. In response, a group named Agitated Adivasi Students called for a siege of the NCTB building at 11am on Wednesday. Protests continued on Thursday as “Adivasi” students, under the Agitated Adivasi Students banner, marched towards the home ministry.

Source: bd News24 January 17, 2025 19:38 UTC