BNP leader Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain cautioned the government against politicizing the martyrs of the July-August uprisings, comparing it to the alleged politicization of freedom fighters by the ruling Awami League. He said the martyrs fought for democracy and belong to the nation, not any single party. Dr. Zahid also criticized the government for failing to ensure a fair national election, urging immediate reforms to the judiciary, administration, and election commission. “The people entrusted you after August 5 to restore democratic ownership,” he said.