Washington d.c.: Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Mahfuj Alam has stated that the objective of the interim government formed through the July Mass Uprising is to eliminate inequality and establish a new political arrangement in Bangladesh, aimed at strengthening the democratic system. Despite differences in political ideology, all parties must collaborate to build a prosperous and developed Bangladesh, he conveyed during a commemorative event marking the first anniversary of the July Mass Uprising at the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington D.C., as reported in a message received here today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Adviser Mahfuj Alam remarked that the people and students of Bangladesh rose in protest against the 'cruel oppression, repression and brutality' of the ousted former Premier Sheikh Hasina, leading to the July Mass Uprising and the formation of the interim government. The uprising was the result of resistance against 16 years of misrule characterized by killings, enforced disappearances, murders, and rampant corruption, prompting students and citizens to break their silence.
The event was attended by members of the U.S. Senate and Congress, senior officials from the State Department, diplomats from various countries, as well as students and expatriates who had actively supported the movement while residing in the United States. Participants paid tribute to those martyred or injured during the uprising, acknowledging their sacrifices in opening a new chapter for Bangladesh's governance system, with a vision of reducing inequality, safeguarding human rights, and building a just society.
A documentary titled 'Shrabon Bidroho' (August Rebellion), based on the July Uprising, was screened at the event. It highlighted various aspects of the July-August movement and aimed to keep the spirit of July alive among the people, inspiring a continued struggle against injustice.