BNP Delegation to Participate in ‘July Declaration’ Reading Ceremony, Led by Mirza Fakhrul

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is participating in the historic ‘July Declaration’ reading event. On Tuesday (August 5) at 5 PM, Interim Government Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus will read the declaration at the South Plaza of the National Parliament. The event will be broadcast live on Bangladesh Television (BTV).

Shairul Kabir Khan, a member of BNP Chairman’s media wing, told Prothom Alo this morning that the Chief Adviser’s office invited BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to attend the event. Following the party’s decision, a five-member BNP delegation led by Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir will participate.

Members of the delegation include:

• Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir (Secretary General)
  
  

• Mirza Abbas (Standing Committee Member)
  
  

• Abdul Moyeen Khan (Standing Committee Member)
  
  

• Nazrul Islam Khan (Standing Committee Member)
  
  

• Salahuddin Ahmed (Standing Committee Member)
  
  

Additionally, invited guests at the event will include BNP Chairperson’s Advisory Council member Ismail Zabiullah, Jubo Dal (Youth Wing) President Rakibul Islam Rakib, and General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir.

The ‘July Declaration’ is a historic political document created in the backdrop of the mass uprising of July 2024. It contains 26 points, the first 21 outlining the Great Liberation War, past democratic struggles, and the context of the 2024 uprising. The remaining points detail the framework for the interim government, justice and election processes, and guidelines for the future political structure.

From the beginning, the National Citizens Party (NCP) had been vocal in demanding the declaration and carried out several programs to that effect.

Meanwhile, on this day, day-long cultural programs are ongoing since 11 AM at Manik Mia Avenue to celebrate ‘36th July’. Various artist groups, bands, and cultural organizations from across the country are participating. The Ministry of Culture manages the event overall, with assistance from the National Parliament Secretariat.