Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus called for a democratic, humane, and equal Bangladesh on July Uprising Day. He honored the martyrs’ sacrifices, vowing to build a nation free from oppression and corruption.

On August 5, 2025, Bangladesh marked July Uprising Day. Dr. Muhammad Yunus delivered a video message during events organized by district administrations, reflecting on the historic 2024 uprising.

Yunus emphasized that July’s sacrifices will inspire the nation’s future. The uprising, driven by youth, ended a 16-year regime marked by corruption, favoritism, and oppression, he said.

The 2024 July uprising was a turning point. It expressed public frustration over job quotas, corruption, and unfair practices, challenging a fascist regime that suppressed dissent for years.

Yunus recalled the 1971 Liberation War, where millions fought for equality and justice. Despite independence, Bangladesh faced ongoing inequality, with many denied fair opportunities in jobs and governance.

For 16 years, a privileged class thrived on corruption. Government jobs favored those with connections, leaving honest youth struggling. Protests were met with violence from police and party loyalists.

Critics of the government faced arrests or disappearances. Yunus noted that dissenters, including political activists, were detained without cause, creating a climate of fear and suppression.

During the uprising, authorities used brutal force. Police fired on protesters, hid casualties by cutting internet access, and arrested students. Hospitals were ordered to deny treatment to the injured.

Many protesters lost their sight or became disabled due to untreated injuries. Yunus expressed deep gratitude to these heroes, vowing that their sacrifices will not be forgotten.

The government has taken steps to support victims. The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs oversees aid for 836 martyr families and 13,800 injured fighters, providing financial assistance.

So far, 775 martyr families received 984 million taka in savings certificates and allowances. The remaining families await aid pending administrative processes, ensuring fair distribution.

Injured fighters received 1,534 million taka in cash and checks. Severely injured individuals were sent to Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, and Russia for advanced medical treatment.

The government allocated 975 million taka for medical expenses. All public hospitals and clinics now offer free, priority treatment to July uprising victims, ensuring ongoing care.

Yunus stressed that the uprising’s heroes deserve a just nation. Their sacrifices will only be meaningful if Bangladesh builds a transparent, accountable, and welfare-focused state.

He urged citizens to renew their pledge on July Uprising Day. The goal is a Bangladesh free from oppression, where equality and democracy thrive for all.

Yunus concluded by honoring the martyrs and injured. Their courage will guide Bangladesh toward a future rooted in fairness, humanity, and the dreams of its people.