Islami Chhatra Shibir central president Nurul Islam Saddam said that since July, Bangladesh has seen only a transfer of power rather than meaningful reform or structural change. He made the remarks on Monday morning while inaugurating the “July Uprising Run 2026,” a mini-marathon organised by the group at Jahangirnagar University. The event was held under the theme “Run Against Fascism” and invoked the memory and spirit of the July mass uprising.

Saddam said Shibir wanted to rebuild Bangladesh and use every organ of the country for a new Bangladesh. He alleged that the current ruling government was betraying its own stated commitments after coming to power. He said the government should value the bloodshed and sacrifices on which it was formed, warning that young people would again stand against it otherwise.

Teachers, students, officers, employees and students from Jahangirnagar University School and College joined the run. University teachers, JAKSU leaders, central and university-unit Shibir leaders, and representatives of several student organisations were also present. Unit president Md Mostafizur Rahman said the event sought to preserve the memory of martyrs and sacrifices and convey a message to those aspiring to become fascists.