Bangladesh’s interim government has faced 1615 protest in the year since it took office, the chief adviser’s press secretary said Sunday.

“Since assuming responsibility, the interim government has only been seeing protest movements based on various demands,” Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam told reporters at a briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka.

“On average, four protest programs are held every day, of which 600 were related to education.” he added.

He said the government has been trying to maintain law and order through dialogue with all parties, while security forces are working to keep situations under control.

Shafiq said a probe committee has been formed to investigate the recent attack on politician Nurul Haque Nur. In connection with an incident in Rajbari, seven people have been arrested, including two linked to the local Awami League.

Regarding the rural electricity cooperatives, Shafiq said two committees have been formed to resolve disputes, and suspended or transferred employees have been asked to return to their previous positions.

He warned that if electricity supply and customer services are disrupted, the government would be forced to take tough measures.

He added that the council of advisers has instructed local administrations to act more actively in tackling any situation, and called on political parties to strengthen unity.