Dhaka: Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam today announced that the next parliamentary election scheduled for 2026 will be conducted in the most free, fair, and festive manner in the country’s history. He made this statement during the concluding ceremony of a two-week gala programme commemorating the historic July Uprising at Manarat International University (MIU) in Khagan, Ashulia.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Alam highlighted the sacrifices made by laborers during the 2024 July Uprising, emphasizing their commitment to a democratic state, voting rights, and the establishment of justice. He remarked that workers gave their lives to secure these rights and fought against monarchy, asserting a historical transition from subjugation to freedom.
Alam urged citizens to vote for candidates who supported the martyrs’ movement, reinforcing the significance of their sacrifices for justice. He acknowledged criticism regarding the pace of progress but assured that efforts are aligned with the goal of establishing justice.
In the same event, Alam inaugurated a square and a library named after two university students who were martyred in the uprising. He also initiated a tree plantation programme, participated in a discussion meeting and cultural events, and distributed prizes to winners of various competitions.
The ceremony was attended by MIU Board of Trustees Chairman Mohammad Fazlur Rahman, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Abdur Rob, Board of Trustees member and Supreme Court lawyer Md Matiur Rahman Akand, and notable activist and top July fighter Abu Sadik Kayem, among others.