Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) Vice President Abu Sadiq Kayem, also a central leader of Islami Chhatra Shibir, has called for a move away from what he described as India-oriented politics toward a Bangladesh-centered political approach. Speaking as the chief guest at a student and citizen rally organized by Jamaat-e-Islami in Chhatak, Sunamganj, on Friday, he warned that any attempt to govern the country in a 'fascist manner' would face strong public resistance. Kayem emphasized that the youth must play a more conscious role in the current political climate, noting former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s historical role in anti-fascist movements and wishing her recovery from illness. Other speakers, including former principal Abdus Salam Al Madani and local Jamaat leaders, stressed the importance of democratic values, rule of law, and freedom of expression to overcome the nation’s political and social crises. The hour-long rally concluded peacefully, with participants calling for justice, good governance, and a politics rooted in national interest rather than external influence.