Prime Minister’s Defence Adviser Brigadier General (Retd.) A K M Shamsul Islam said Bangladesh cannot move forward without the spirit of July. He made the remarks on Saturday afternoon at a discussion titled “Looking Back at the July Revolution-2024,” organised by RAWA at the RAWA Club in Mohakhali, Dhaka.

He defined the July spirit as eliminating discrimination in all sectors and establishing good governance. He also warned that the spirit should not be used for political purposes. Describing Bangladesh as a victorious nation, he said the country would not bow to any hegemonic power.

The adviser said the lesson of July was to build a justice-based social system. He stated that those involved in enforced disappearances and killings would not receive promotions under any circumstances. He also said the verdict in the Major Sinha murder case would be implemented quickly. The discussion was chaired by RAWA Chairman Brigadier General Abdul Haque.