Islami Chhatra Andolan Bangladesh has called for a united stand against terrorism to ensure safe and peaceful educational institutions. The organization’s central president, Muntasir Ahmad, made the appeal on Friday after Juma prayers at the north gate of Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka, during a pre-rally gathering for an anti-terrorism march. He said that dominance struggles among student groups were polluting the academic environment and urged students and authorities to reject violence.

Ahmad described educational institutions as the conscience-building centers of a nation, lamenting that weapons, fear, and violence were darkening campuses. He accused some groups of turning campuses into centers of terror under the guise of student politics. The organization reaffirmed its uncompromising stance for a terrorism-free academic environment and pledged to continue peaceful protests if necessary.

As part of its anti-terrorism campaign, Islami Chhatra Andolan announced a nationwide human chain program to be held across all campuses on Sunday. Leaders also urged all student organizations to abandon revenge politics and promote tolerance and welfare-oriented student activities.