Every letter of July Charter will be implemented: Salahuddin

"The July National Charter will be implemented in every letter and spirit," he said.

He was speaking at a reception and discussion for the families of July martyrs and July fighters, organized by the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in the capital.

The minister said the aspirations of the July Mass Uprising could only be fulfilled through national unity and constitutional reforms.

Ahmed added that political parties should work together to realize the people's mandate through constitutional amendments and institutional reforms.

He warned against attempts to claim exclusive ownership of the July Uprising, saying it was the collective achievement of the people of Bangladesh, built on years of sacrifice, enforced disappearances, killings, political repression and democratic struggles.

"If, after freeing ourselves from dictatorship, we continue asking who owns July, then July will belong to none of us," he said, urging all democratic forces to remain united to ensure that fascism never returns to Bangladesh.

The minister said reforms would ultimately require constitutional amendments to institutionalize the ideals of the July Mass Uprising and establish a democratic framework capable of preventing future authoritarian rule.

Referring to enforced disappearances, Ahmed said the government was preparing legislation to prevent such crimes and provide justice for victims, expressing hope that the proposed law would be placed before parliament.

On the issue of the Awami League, activities of which are currently banned, he said political parties, like individuals, could face trial for crimes against humanity if warranted by law, but maintained that any decision regarding the party's future should come through the judiciary rather than executive action.

Calling the July Mass Uprising a historic national achievement, the minister urged all political forces to uphold its ideals through unity, democratic reforms and the full implementation of the July Charter, reports BSS.