Neither the prime minister's resignation nor the military's takeover of power will satisfy protesters, student movement issues "ultimatum"

After Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and the military took over control of the country, student protests show no signs of stopping.

Student protest leader Nahid Islam (left) calls for continued protection of the 'uprising' in Bangladesh. (Source: Oneindia)

Student protest leaders in Bangladesh have demanded the dissolution of Parliament and warned they will set a "strict agenda" if their deadline demands are not met, Reuters reported on August 6.

In a video on Facebook, they asked the National Assembly to dissolve before 3 p.m. on August 6 (4 p.m. the same day Vietnam time), and asked “revolutionary students to be ready” if the National Assembly did not dissolve by this deadline.

Meanwhile, regarding the formation of an interim government, Bangladesh's Daily Star newspaper quoted protest leader Nahid Islam as saying: "No government other than the one proposed by students will be accepted."

According to this person, the student protest movement will not accept any military government, a military-backed government or a fascist government.

The leader of the protesters demanded that Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin take immediate steps to restore law and order in the country, saying that the composition of the interim government would be announced.

“We have decided that an interim government will be formed, in which Dr. Mohammad Yunus… who is widely accepted will be the chief adviser,” said Mr. Nahid Islam.

Noting that until a new government is formed, students need to continue taking to the streets to "protect their uprising", the leader also said the student movement had nothing to do with the acts of violence, attacks on temples, looting and vandalism in recent protests, which have left more than 100 people dead.

The statements came a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country, while the military announced it was taking over power and preparing to form an interim government.

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