In recent days, leaders of the anti-discrimination movement have launched verbal attacks against the Jatiya Party, accusing it of collusion with the Awami League. Notably, the Jatiya Party was not invited to the discussions facilitated by the chief advisor’s office, which included all other political parties except the Awami League and its allies. In Rangpur, a stronghold of the Jatiya Party, these student leaders were declared undesirable by the party. Subsequently, a student leader, Sarjis Alam, visited the city accompanied by the Inspector General of Police of Bangladesh.

On October 31 in Dhaka, student leaders announced plans to attack the Jatiya Party central office, leading to vandalism and arson, indicative of a coordinated attack. This raises concerns about the orchestration of previous incidents of violence, which were previously characterized as crowd actions.

A student leader admitted on a television program that fires in subway stations and killings of police officers were part of their strategy. Advisor Nahid Islam said that if their so-called “revolution” failed, they intended to launch an armed movement, even preparing a video message with a journalist to this effect. This again highlights that this movement was not a spontaneous uprising; Muhammad Yunus described it as a “meticulously designed” initiative.

Various tactics were used to implicate segments of the public as part of their Plans A, B, and C, which apparently included arson and gun thefts. This raises crucial questions about the origin and whereabouts of weapons intended for the planned armed uprising and whether there was a coordinated effort to assist in the escapes and facilitate the militants’ escape. What pre-arrangements could have been made with serious criminals, and can Generation Z critically engage on these issues?

In Mirpur, garment workers attempted to loot a police food truck due to prolonged unemployment resulting from the closure of around 100 factories. This desperation led to clashes between workers and security forces, which culminated in the army opening fire, resulting in the death of two workers. In retaliation, the workers set fire to army and police vehicles. Amid this turmoil, a sudden attack on the Jatiya Party central office was orchestrated, apparently to divert attention from the unrest. Allegations have been made that members of the Jatiya Party incited violence, even presenting a plastic gun as evidence – an object which shattered under the scrutiny of a journalist, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

Additionally, Yunus’ recent interview with The Financial Express has sparked debate and criticism among journalists, with many questioning his anti-democratic leanings. Reports indicate that Asif Nazrul, as legal advisor, was given authority similar to that of a Speaker of Parliament.

Connecting these events provides insight into the country’s current political trajectory. The consequences of such actions will inevitably affect everyone, including those currently outside of this dynamic. Even the Jatiya Party, which supported this so-called revolution on July 16, could find itself facing repercussions, as could others in the broader political landscape.

The author is a Sweden-based blogger and IT expert known for his in-depth analyzes of Bangladesh’s political landscape. The opinions expressed in the article above are personal and solely those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Firstpost.