Dhaka: Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md. Mahfuj Alam today stated that the Awami League faced insolvency or bankruptcy following the year 2014. "Despite the party's organizational size, its internal viability had been severely undermined," he shared while addressing a book unveiling ceremony at a city hotel.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the book titled 'Agnijara Barsha (Fiery Monsoon)' was unveiled at the conclusion of the 'Economic Reform Summit 2025'. The event was organized by Voice for Reform, BRAIN, Fintech Society, INNOVISION, and Nagorik Coalition. Mahfuj Alam, serving as a special guest, emphasized that the July Uprising offered a significant opportunity for reform. However, he pointed out that comprehensive change, although promised by previous administrations-including after the 1990 political shift and under the military-backed caretaker regime-has yet to be achieved.
The adviser asserted that the main issue today is addressing the structural problems that persist, rather than merely implementing good policies. "The political goal is not just reform or changing institution names or designations. Instead, the objective is the abolition of the system and creating a new political arrangement," he added. This comprehensive approach was deliberately integrated into the 'one-point demand', which included not only the downfall of Hasina but also the abolition of the system and the call for a new political arrangement.
Mahfuj Alam concluded by stressing the need for a national consensus to support political leaders, enabling them to lead the state towards a better future. He emphasized the importance of honesty among political parties and the populace about the nation's direction, secured by the sacrifices of the July martyrs.
BNP Media Cell member Mahmuda Habiba and Hasnat Abdullah, Chief Organizer (Southern region) of the National Citizen Party (NCP), also addressed the book unveiling ceremony. Mahmuda Habiba, also Joint Secretary of Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Krishak Dal, called for continued solidarity around the historically significant event referred to as 'July'. She noted, "The relevance of this period is directly tied to the attendees' cooperation. July will only survive as long as we stay together."
Hasnat Abdullah stressed the importance of documenting the political struggle from 2013 through July 2024 to counteract the distortion of history by those in power. He emphasized that history should be recorded from multiple perspectives to provide the public with relevant and just courses of action. Abdullah agreed with Mahfuj Alam's assessment that the Awami League is a 'dead chapter', likening it to a 'dead elephant' that various parties now find easy to criticize. Despite this, he warned that maintaining unity is crucial. "If various groups become fragmented, the political difficulties will return," he added, highlighting that unity is achievable while preserving different political and religious beliefs, as long as the focus remains on national interest and betterment.