Yunus Marks July Uprising Day, Calls for Renewed National Unity

Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus has paid tribute to the martyrs of the July Uprising, calling for a renewal of national unity to guide Bangladesh's aspirations. Marking July Uprising Day, Yunus stated that the spirit of the 2024 movement showcased the power of people united across all walks of life.

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July stands as a defining chapter in the struggle for the rights of the people, justice, and democratic aspirations. In our collective memory, July is a long month, 36 days long. It reminds us of the extraordinary unity and strength with which this nation stood together against injustice.

In a statement, Yunus described July as a "defining chapter in the struggle for the rights of the people, justice, and democratic aspirations." He emphasized the extraordinary unity and strength demonstrated by the nation in standing against injustice, extending his deepest respects to those killed and profound gratitude to the injured.

Yunus highlighted the broad participation in the uprising, acknowledging students, teachers, parents, journalists, politicians, civil society members, writers, artists, cultural figures, rickshaw pullers, workers, doctors, and Bangladeshis living abroad. He specifically recognized the courage of women and the leadership of student activists as sources of inspiration.

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The July Mass Uprising taught us that when people from every walk of life stand united, they have the power to transform even the most entrenched and seemingly unassailable systems.

"The July Mass Uprising taught us that when people from every walk of life stand united, they have the power to transform even the most entrenched and seemingly unassailable systems," Yunus said. He urged a reaffirmation of hope and a strengthening of unity to advance the nation's democratic, economic, and social goals.

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May we never lose the spirit of unity that defined July. May that unity be renewed and strengthened this July. On this day, let us reaffirm our hope that, as a united nation, we will continue to advance our democratic, economic, and social aspirations.