At a symposium titled 'Accountability, Justice and Healing in Post-July Bangladesh' held at the Bishwo Shahitto Kendro in Dhaka on Sunday, political leaders, journalists, human rights activists, and former advisers demanded justice for those killed during the July uprising. They declared that there could be no reconciliation or forgiveness for Sheikh Hasina and others convicted of crimes related to the former regime. Participants emphasized that the July movement represented a 'second independence' for Bangladesh and vowed to protect its legacy.

Former adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki said the July revolution was driven by the people, not civil society, and that the new generation reclaimed national sovereignty. MP Mir Ahmad Bin Kasem called for full implementation of the July Charter and establishment of a July Museum to educate future generations about fascism. Other speakers, including Shafiqul Alam, Sarwar Tushar, Nabila Idris, and Shahidul Alam, criticized the lingering influence of the former ruling party and urged institutional reforms to ensure accountability and justice.

Speakers warned that attempts to downplay the July events or delay justice could undermine the revolution’s goals and risk diminishing its moral and political significance.