The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has raised questions about various decisions of the interim government. Similarly, the National Citizens' Committee has expressed concerns over some of the government’s actions, particularly regarding the appointment of two new advisors to the advisory council. Leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement have openly criticized the government and held street protests, while the National Citizens' Committee issued a statement opposing the government’s decision.

This situation has raised questions about whether there is any conflict between the government and these groups. In response, *Prothom Alo* spoke with five senior leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. Although their opinions vary, all expressed the desire to position themselves as a “pressure group” in the interest of state reform. Their goal is to press the interim government to act in the public interest and to maintain their own credibility.

One leader of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement pointed out that the public remains unsatisfied with certain issues, including the price of goods, and that the government needs to take a more active role. He expressed disappointment over the appointment of advisors without consulting the students and the general public. The newly appointed advisors are seen as sympathetic toward the Awami League, which could raise questions about the neutrality of the interim government.

After the fall of the Awami League government on August 5 through a student-led uprising, the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement formally organized itself. Meanwhile, the National Citizens' Committee emerged with the goal of rebuilding the country. The Student Movement focuses on student-centered issues, while the Citizens' Committee engages primarily with professionals. Both organizations demanded the resignation of the current president in September and set a deadline for the interim government to act.

A leader of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement clarified that although three student representatives are involved with the government, they are not part of the government, and they wish to establish their independence. Their primary objective is to fulfill the aspirations of the students and the public, and blindly supporting the government would compromise their credibility with the people.

Umama Fatema, spokesperson for the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, stated that while there is no conflict with the interim government, a distance has developed because the government does not incorporate student and public opinion when making key decisions and lacks transparency in sharing information.