Interim govt may not be able to publish July Charter: Salahuddin

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed is doubtful whether the interim government will be able to publish the July Charter to recognise the July uprising.

He said, “Work on the July Charter has been going on for a long time. But with their slow pace, I don’t know whether they will be able to publish it. On 12th February, we submitted a draft charter on behalf of our party. A few days ago, they asked for a refined version and we submitted that too. Even then, they are still unable to publish it.”

He made this remark at a seminar titled “The Day of Turning Point of Mass Uprising,” organised by Chhatra Dal on Tuesday at the TSC Auditorium of Dhaka University.

Salahuddin said, “May this day be one of tradition and pride for all of us — that is our prayer. We have fought for 17 years for democratic and constitutional rights. The fall of fascism happened through the 17-year-long movement. We will give July its rightful due, we will give it constitutional state honor. We will ensure that in the future, no ruler can raise a finger at July.”

At the event, Bangladesh Jatiatabadi Chhatra Dal President Rakibul Islam Rakib said, “It is unfortunate that we are not seeing any initiative for trial regarding Chhatra League. Even among many under the banner of anti-discrimination, we are not seeing any action. Without justice for Chhatra League, July will be in vain.”

Regarding Jamaat, Rakib said, “The one who married the niece of Jamaat-e-Islami’s Nayeb-e-Ameer has led disgraceful slogans against our top leader. If any attempt is made to create an unstable situation, there will be an appropriate response.”

President of Dhaka University’s Chhatra Union, Meghmallar Basu said, “We want unity. But unity is only possible with those who believe in the ideology of Bangladesh. There can be no exemption for the genociders of ’71 or those of ’24.”

Abu Bakr Mojumder, central convener of the Bangladesh Gantantrick Chhatra Sangsad, said, “In the attack that took place in front of Ekattor Hall on this 15th July, Chhatra Dal activists fought hand in hand. We were the coordinators, but the truth is that Chhatra Dal, Shibir, leftist organizations, and Islamic groups — all were with us. Without everyone, this uprising could never have been successful.

Leaders of several students organisation except Chhatra Shibir leaders were present.