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country’s politics has not reached the desired level.

“People fought repeatedly for change and sacrificed their lives, but unfortunately, real change has not come,” he said.

The minister said the spirit of the 1971 Liberation War must remain central to the national identity.

Referring to the July uprising, he said, “Our children fought together in July. We call it the July uprising. Change has come, and a new election has been held. People now have hopes from the new government.”

Fakhrul also alleged that “fascist forces” had pushed the country towards destruction by looting the economy, damaging the banking sector, and weakening the administration.

“We reached this stage through a struggle against those actions. But many are now trying to divert this change in another direction by creating unrest over small issues. None of us wants any further instability in the country,” he said.

Among others, Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu, State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmood Khyom, former ambassador M Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey, and local lawmakers spoke at the event.