Rajshahi University branch Islami Chhatra Shibir Secretary Hafez Mehdi Hasan accused the BNP of betraying the nation and ignoring the referendum verdict. He made the remarks after a protest march on August 1 at about 7:30pm, demanding implementation of the referendum result, full implementation of the July Charter, and trial over the July killings.

Hasan said two elections were held simultaneously in Bangladesh on February 12, 2026: a referendum and a parliamentary election. He alleged that after forming the government, the BNP disregarded the verdict of 70 percent of voters in the referendum despite taking office with 49 percent of the vote. He also accused the BNP of conspiring with the Awami League from abroad.

He warned that Shibir would build a movement with the public if the referendum verdict was not accepted. The procession began in front of the university’s central mosque, moved through campus locations including residential halls, and ended at Joha Chattar. Office Secretary Shamim Patowari also called for implementing the July Charter during the post-protest gathering.