What a cruel way to realise demand!

On Monday, at around 12:15 PM, protesters pelted stones at the Antanagar train, the Akoost Express, travelling from Noakhali to Dhaka. The students of Government Titumir College were demanding that their college be declared a university. While blocking roads might have been tolerated, they escalated the protest by blocking the railway track in Mohakhali.

The train driver, concerned for the protesters' safety, reduced the train's speed, but the situation worsened when some protesters threw stones at the moving train. This reckless action led to broken windows and injury to passengers. Women and children were among those injured by the stones pelted. Images of their injuries were published in the press, showing bloodied faces and eyes from the violence.

Such actions cannot be justified under any circumstances. Titumir College students, in their pursuit of a university status, resorted to cruelty and ruthlessness, endangering innocent lives. The interim government has always urged protesters to submit their demands formally to the Chief Adviser's Office. So, why did they choose to block roads, disrupt the city, and harm innocent passengers instead of following this peaceful route?

Ashikujaman Syed

Business Development Manager

Fuyi (Xiamen) Material Technology Co. Ltd.

Xiamen, China

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