Gano Adhikar Parishad leader Abu Hanif, protesting the recent vandalism of their office and the confinement of leader Nurul Haque Nur, said, “We fought against Hasina during the era when people couldn’t speak or protest. If anyone thinks they can now suppress us, they are mistaken.” Speaking at a protest rally, Hanif declared that the new Bangladesh must move beyond politics of force and embrace merit and capability. He added that the July uprising was not just about removing Hasina but about transforming the political landscape.