Advisor Asif Mahmud has broken his silence amid growing controversy, defending himself against allegations from Ishraq Hossain and others. “No one apologized for calling my father a thief, for locking down city hall and causing suffering to over a million people, or for the injuries from violent clashes,” he said. Asif emphasized that while he was accused for expressing concerns over “certain leaders instigating the movement,” those calling for his beheading and continued defamation have never apologized. He warned that history does not forget, and justice—if not immediate—eventually arrives.