Attorney general Md Asaduzzaman said that the heroes of the July uprising were a symbol of national pride and would be remembered with reverence as long as Bangladesh exists.
鈥楴o one can erase their memory,鈥� he said while speaking as the chief guest at the poetry recitation event 鈥楲al July er Kobita鈥�, Red July Poetry, held at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka on Friday.
The event was dedicated to honouring the national heroes of the July uprising.
Reflecting on the July movement, the attorney general stated that they did not want to return to the days when police filed false cases in the names of innocent people, abducted them from their homes and killed them in cold blood.
鈥楾he July uprising has pulled us out of that darkness and set us on a path toward justice and enlightenment,鈥� he added.
He emphasised the importance of preserving the legacy of the uprising. 鈥榃e must honour these national heroes with lifelong respect. It is our duty to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured and to uphold their sacrifices in our national memory.鈥�
The attorney general also expressed hope for a just future.
鈥楾he rule of law will be established in tomorrow鈥檚 Bangladesh. No innocent person will be imprisoned. We must remain vigilant so that no fascist forces can rise again. That is the lesson the martyrs of the July uprising have left us,鈥� he stated.
The cultural event was organised by the General Cultural Activists and Artists鈥� Society, commemorating the July uprising martyrs and fighters.
