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DHAKA, Aug 04, 2025 (BSS) - President Mohammed Shahabuddin today said July uprising was an outburst of the youth and the masses against longstanding deprivation, misrule, corruption, looting, enforced disappearances, killings, abductions, the denial of voting rights, and all forms of oppression and tyranny. 

“Today is the historic July Uprising Day. On this day in 2024, students, workers, and the people united in collective resistance against the discriminatory state system and fascist misrule and achieved a decisive victory. On the anniversary of this historic achievement, I extend my heartfelt greetings and congratulations to the freedom-loving students-people of the country,” he said.

In a message on the occasion of the July Uprising Day, the President paid deep homage to all the martyrs of the July Uprising who made the ultimate sacrifice in the struggle to free the country from authoritarian misrule. He also prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed souls. 

“I remember with profound gratitude the sacrifices and contributions of all the brave July fighters who were injured, became disabled, or lost their eyesight in the uprising,” he said.

He added, “Ensuring justice for the families of the martyrs and the injured is a sacred responsibility of the state. The state remains committed to fulfilling this responsibility”.  

He said the aim of the July Uprising was to dismantle discriminatory fascist system, restore democracy, empower the people, and ensure freedom of expression. “To build a happy and prosperous Bangladesh, the fascist roots must be uprooted, and the spirit of July must be fully realized.”

The President said following the July Uprising, the state has embarked on an extensive reform process. 

“Through these reforms, the hopes and aspirations of the uprising will be reflected, and a new Bangladesh, based on justice and equality, will emerge through a true democratic transition-this is my sincere expectation on this day,” he said.

He wished all the programmes undertaken on the occasion of July Uprising Day a grand success.