Members of the group “We Are July Warriors” staged a protest in front of the Secretariat in Dhaka on Monday, calling for official recognition of July veterans, immediate implementation of their certification, and judicial action against those responsible for past mass killings.
The demonstration began around noon near the National Press Club, where protesters gathered with banners and placards outlining their demands.
Tensions flared intermittently as police blocked repeated attempts by the group to enter the Secretariat, erecting barricades to prevent escalation.
Aminul Islam Imon, president of the organization, expressed frustration over the government’s inaction.
“Despite giving the authorities ample time, our demands remain unmet. We’ve been forced to return to the streets,” he said.
He further alleged harassment by law enforcement and criticized what he described as efforts to undermine the July movement.
“No steps have been taken to recognize our contributions. We’ve submitted a memorandum, and we will not leave until our demands are addressed,” Imon added.
