In an exclusive interview with Turkish media outlet Yeni Şafak, Sadik Kayem revealed that during the July uprising, Dhaka was divided into ten strategic zones. He claimed that after internet shutdowns, curfews, and a wave of killings post-July 18, he assumed the central role of coordinating the movement. He named key contributors including Nahid Islam, Asif Mahmud, Hasnat Abdullah, Sarjis Alam, and Mahfuz Alam. Dr. Mirza Galib was described as the intellectual architect of the revolution, with notable contributions from Zulkarnain Sayer, journalist Elias Hossain, and Pinaki Bhattacharya. Sadik also emphasized the importance of August 4 as a turning point in the mass uprising and expressed hope for a people-powered Bangladesh.