Dhaka, Aug 05 (V7N) – Chief Advisor to the interim government, Professor Muhammad Yunus, delivered a powerful message on the occasion of July Uprising Day, calling for national unity to protect the dreams ignited by last year’s historic uprising and to resist ongoing conspiracies by fallen dictatorial forces.

“July has given us a new ray of hope — a dream of building a Bangladesh based on justice and equality, free from discrimination and corruption,” Yunus stated. “The opportunity for reform that the sacrifice of thousands of martyrs has given us must be protected at any cost.”

A Historic Day Remembered

Professor Yunus described August 5 as an “unforgettable day” in the history of Bangladesh, marking the fall of a 16-year-long fascist regime.

“A year ago today, the July Uprising was completed, and our beloved homeland was freed from long-standing fascist rule. I sincerely congratulate the people of Bangladesh whose unwavering movement brought us this historic victory,” he said.

He paid deep tribute to:

  • The youth, workers, daily wage earners, and professionals who laid down their lives.

  • The injured, disabled, and visually impaired July warriors.

  • All martyrs of the July uprising, whom the nation remembers with enduring gratitude.

Warning Against Conspiracies

Yunus warned that remnants of the previous regime are still conspiring to destabilize the country.

“The fallen dictatorship and its self-interested groups are still plotting to fail the country. Regardless of political affiliation, we must all unite to confront this conspiracy.”

He urged the nation to build a Bangladesh “where there will be no place for dictatorship anymore.”

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Reform and Democratic Transition

Highlighting the mission of the interim government, Professor Yunus stated:

  • The July uprising was a collective explosion against tyranny, misrule, and inequality.

  • The core goal of the uprising was to restore democracy, eliminate corruption, and return the state to the people.

He detailed ongoing efforts:

  • Extensive reforms in all sectors of state machinery.

  • Progress in the trial of the July Genocide.

  • Preservation of martyr memories and rehabilitation of injured fighters.

Path to Elections and Sustainable Politics

Yunus also reaffirmed the government's commitment to a peaceful democratic transition.

“Discussions are ongoing with political parties and stakeholders to reform the political and electoral systems. The interim government is determined to return all state powers to the people through peaceful, free, and fair elections,” he stated.

Professor Muhammad Yunus’s message comes at a time when the nation stands at a political crossroads — one year into a fragile transition, with the promise of justice, equality, and democracy echoing through the streets once again.