Awami League must be brought to justice: Salahuddin

Published at : 15 July 2025, 10:57 pm
Awami League must be brought to justice: Salahuddin
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Demanding justice for the disappearances, murders, and extrajudicial killings of the past 17 years by the Awami League, BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said the Awami League must be brought to justice for its misdeeds as a political party. 

"All leaders, activists, and associates involved in these wrongdoings must be brought under the purview of justice. Awami League will not be allowed to engage in politics in Bangladesh under its name any longer," he said as the chief guest at a discussion to mark the anniversary of the historic July mass uprising.

Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chatra Dal (JCD) arranged the event, held at Dhaka University's TSC auditorium. 

Regarding the anti-fascist unity, he said "I hope the anti-fascist unity that has been formed in Bangladesh after the mass uprising will remain among us. I believe this unity is the nation's only strength that will lead us forward."

Pointing figure to those conspiring against this unity, he questioned, "Who are those trying to create division within this unity today? Have they forgotten all the oppression, torture, disappearances, and murders, and do they want fascism to return?"

Referring to the July mass uprising and the interim government Salahuddin said, “We will properly recognize the July mass uprising. The July mass uprising and the interim government will have constitutional and state recognition. The legitimacy of the July mass uprising will be mentioned in the Fourth Chapter of the Constitution, and the legitimacy of the interim government will be mentioned in Article 106”.

Regarding the July Declaration the BNP leader said, “We submitted the July Declaration five months ago. On June 9, we were asked for a refined version again, which we provided. Therefore, our position on the July Declaration is clear, and there is no room for spreading confusion about it”.

 

MSH