A dramatic drone show held on Manik Mia Avenue to mark July Uprising Day displayed powerful political messages. One notable line read: “Once people deleted posts out of fear of a murderous regime. Now, the regime deletes posts out of fear of the people.” Advisor Asif Mahmud shared the moment on Facebook with the caption “Self-critique.” The show opened with a placard reading “Do you miss me?” held by a symbolic hand. This was followed by a terrifying face resembling Sheikh Hasina, then a scene showing her fleeing in a helicopter, with the caption: “Bangladesh is doing better without the killer.” The drone show also depicted alleged misdeeds by the prime minister.