The Jatiya Nagorik Committee has called for the formation of a legal support team to assist the families of those killed in the July movement and a dedicated medical team to provide proper treatment to the injured.
The demand was made during a view-exchange meeting with the families of deceased and the injured, titled “Dhaka Rising: Jatrabari,” held at Jatrabari on Sunday.
The meeting was presided over by Nasir Uddin Patwary, who highlighted the committee’s nine-point demand, including the annulment of the "fascist system" and the establishment of a "new political order."
Patwary expressed his regret over the inability to deliver a “new system” to honour the sacrifices of the deceased and urged the families not to forget this mission.
He added: "The Jatiya Nagorik Committee, along with the families of the deceased and injured, will go on a hunger strike if our demands are not met."
Patwary emphasized the committee’s commitment to representing the affected families and fighting for their rights.
Akhtar Hossain, member secretary of the Jatiya Nagorik Committee, urged the interim government to prioritize the needs of the injured and the families of the deceased.
He said: "Those who lost their lives in Jatrabari did so with the hope of building a 'new Bangladesh'."
Hossain also called for bringing the perpetrators, including those who issued orders and those who raised their weapons, to justice, ensuring the maximum penalty.
He demanded that the interim government "change the system" and "do whatever is necessary" to reform the political landscape.
He reiterated that the Jatiya Nagorik Committee would serve as the voice of the people, delivering their demands to the interim government and encouraging it to act accordingly.
Samanta Sharmin, spokesperson for the Jatiya Nagorik Committee, stressed that the organization was formed to "uphold the voice of the people."
She criticized the current voting system and called for a "new constitution."
Sharmin pointed to the heavy loss of life during the July Revolution, stating that the number of casualties stands at approximately 1,500, with many more unaccounted for. "We are still trying to complete the list," she said.
Sharmin also called for the eradication of class discrimination, highlighting the role of marginalized groups like rickshaw pullers during the July movement.
"They didn’t charge the students and helped transport the injured to the hospital. We must listen to them and understand how they envision Bangladesh," she added.