Dhaka: Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today informed the Jatiya Sangsad of the government’s commitment to providing legal and constitutional protection for those involved in the July uprising, as outlined in the July National Charter. Responding to a query from NCP lawmaker Akter Hossen (Rangpur-4), Salahuddin mentioned that during the previous interim government, an ordinance titled ‘The July Mass Uprising Protection and Liability Determination Ordinance, 2026’ was promulgated and later presented in the House. The current government has unanimously agreed to pass this ordinance as a formal bill.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Salahuddin referred to the July mass uprising, noting that individuals who attacked protesters ‘like occupying forces’ and committed acts of violence faced resistance from the public. Some lost their lives and others were injured during these confrontations, which he described as decisions made ‘on the battlefield’. He reiterated that the ordinance provides protection for the July fighters.
The minister also noted that two verdicts have been delivered against Sheikh Hasina and some of her associates, including a former Home Minister, with these proceedings broadcast live. Salahuddin emphasized the independence of the judiciary and assured that the government will not interfere in legal proceedings. He stated, “InshaAllah, all cases of enforced disappearances, murders, killings, and acts of genocide in this country will be brought to justice.”
During the question-answer session in the House, Akter Hossen expressed concerns about police misconduct over the past 16 years. He alleged that some officers acted outside the law, particularly during July, engaging in killings and torture on their own initiative. Akter inquired whether the Ministry of Home Affairs would take departmental action against such officers beyond judicial proceedings.