Nahid expresses solidarity with protesting Indian youths

In a statement on Saturday night, he said internet shutdowns and arrests of peaceful protesters were direct attacks on fundamental rights.

Nahid recalled Bangladesh’s July 2024 uprising and thanked Indian students, writers and independent voices for supporting the movement. He said South Asia’s future should be based on democracy, religious harmony and social justice, rejecting communal hatred and political intolerance.

He also called for the immediate release of detained leaders, including Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid, and urged an end to border killings and fair sharing of river water.

-AJM