Coordinator Neela Resigns Amid Internal Conflict

Staff Reporter

Neela Afroz, the Chattogram coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, has stepped down from all organizational activities, citing irregularities, internal conflict, and toxicity. She announced her resignation through a Facebook post on Wednesday night, where she alleged that “drama and dirt under the guise of national reform” have overshadowed the movement.

In her post, Neela wrote, *“It’s time to end my association with the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. In any relationship—be it friendship, love, or family—I try to put in effort until I am completely drained. The same has happened with this organization; I have nothing left to give. The movement was supposed to be an intellectual battle, progressing toward the fall of tyranny, but the national reform efforts have turned into unthinkable theatrics and dirt. I have no political background, nor do I adhere to any ideology. I joined the movement for justice for my brothers’ sacrifices and later for the love of my country. However, I cannot fight against the political toxicity that exists now. Hence, I sever all ties with this organization.”*

She further clarified that she has no personal grievances against anyone she met through the movement. She added, *“Any disputes I’ve had were about organizational matters. If I behaved poorly with anyone, please forgive me and don’t hold grudges. I hold no resentment toward anyone and have forgiven everyone.”*

Neela’s resignation highlights the challenges of sustaining unity in student-led movements amid growing internal and external pressures.