Dhaka, Dec. 16 -- The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has declined President Md Shahabuddin's invitation to attend a Victory Day event at the Bangabhaban.

Many key leaders of the movement were invited to the event but collectively decided to reject the invitation.

The decision was confirmed on Monday afternoon after discussions with several coordinators of the movement.

Umaima Fatema, the spokesperson for the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, said, "We have called for President Shahabuddin's resignation. Under these circumstances, attending his event to celebrate Victory Day would go against the spirit and objectives of the mass uprising."

The group also issued a statement addressing the president's event at Bangabhaban.

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