At an event in Dhaka’s Bangla Academy, National Citizens’ Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam warned that Bangladesh’s youth are prepared to return to the streets if genuine political and social change remains elusive. Speaking at the launch of the University Teachers’ Forum, Nahid said that without structural transformation, revolts, elections, and consensus commissions will continue to fail. He accused the authorities of preserving a “fascist framework” that prevents true unity, even after supposed reconciliation efforts. Nahid emphasized that eradicating fascism requires a change in individual and collective consciousness. He pledged solidarity with educators, noting that the bond between students and teachers forged during past uprisings continues to drive the struggle for democracy. He called on citizens to stand with teachers in their ongoing fight for democratic principles.