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Adviser Mahfuj Alam on Thursday said that the declaration of the July Revolution might not be made on January 15 as previously planned, as additional time is needed to achieve broader consensus. “We want to make it an inclusive and unified document,” he told a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy after a meeting of the Council of Advisers, held at the Chief Adviser's Office with CA Dr Muhammad Yunus in the chair. Mahfuj, however, said the declaration would not face significant delays and would be made once wider agreement is reached. “There was a demand from students to announce it on January 15. Since the government wants to talk to all (stakeholders), it (timeframe) may be extended for some time. But it will not be too late,” he said. No attackers of shrines, cultural events to be spared: Adviser Mahfuj He said the government will take a decision next week when and how the declaration will be made. Mahfuj Alam said the government thinks if the declaration is made on part of the students without reaching a wider consensus, the current unity and stability may be hampered. “We want to make it an inclusive and unified document,” he said. The Adviser said the dialogue with political parties and other stakeholders of the July uprising will start next week. He said the government has taken the responsibility to formulate a document in consultation with all stakeholders of the July uprising – not only political parties but also other stakeholders. “We expect that the dialogues (with political parties and other stakeholders) will start and complete next week,” Mahfuj said. 3 committees formed to advise recruitment, transfers of senior officials He said the government will also have talks with socio-cultural organisations and teachers associations alongside the political parties. “But we cannot sit with and talk to everyone. We will talk formally and informally." The adviser asked the students to show restraint and be patient for some days. Noting that the students have already given a proposal for the declaration, he said, the government will not issue the declaration but is facilitating the declaration and its process. “The declaration will come based on everyone's consensus ---Based on the consensus of all political parties, and cultural and social organizations,” he said. “The government is not issuing any declaration on its own. Rather the proclamation will be prepared and announced based on the students' proposals and everyone's consensus,” said Mahfuj Alam. BFA plays important role in preserving country’s history: Adviser Nahid CA’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, deputy press secretaries Apurba Jahangir and Abul Kalam Azad Majumder were present.

The Anti-discrimination Student Movement has announced ‘March for Unity’ instead of proclamation of July revolution programme at the central Shahid Minar on Tuesday. They disclosed the decision at a press conference in capital’s Rupayan tower early Tuesday. In the written speech, Arif Shohel, member secretary of Anti-discrimination Student Movement, said the proclamation of July revolution is essential as a recognition of the sacrifice of thousands of martyrs and wounded victims, and as a document of the people's aspirations. The historic responsibility for formulating this declaration rested with the organisation leading the mass uprising, the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, he said. Govt to prepare declaration of July uprising: CA’s Press Wing “Despite various challenges, we, the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, took on the responsibility of formulating and declaring this historic document on behalf of the students and people of Bangladesh." "As a result of our initiative, there has been a spontaneous and positive response among the students and other people of Bangladesh. In this context, at the call of people including students an initiative has been taken from the government to formulate the July Declaration based on national consensus. “ “People are applauding this timely initiative. In continuation of this, today, on December 31st, Tuesday, at 3:00 PM, the "March for Unity" programme will hold at the Central Shahid Minar,” he said. Pilkhana Tragedy: Martyred Army families demand fair probe, call for Martyred Army Day He urged people to continue the enthusiasm they have shown and participate spontaneously in tomorrow's program. Abdul Hannan Masud, coordinator of Anti-discrimination Student Movement, said,” We have initially achieved victory. The government has given its consent regarding the proclamation of July revolution. The proclamation will come from our government, but that doesn't mean our gathering will stop." The press conference was also attended by many coordinators and leaders from Jatiya Nagarik Committee.  CA's Press Wing sits with journalist groups

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain reaffirmed on Tuesday that the government remains committed to providing adequate medical care and ensuring the rehabilitation of those injured in the July revolution. “I reassure that the government is committed to providing support as long as they require it,” said the adviser while visiting the injured in the July revolution, now undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedic Rehabilitation at Agargaon in the capital. Ganabhaban to become ‘July Revolution Memorial Museum’ highlighting 2024 uprising and 16 years of repression He said the current government is ‘very serious’ about providing treatment to the injured. Hossain enquired about the treatment of the injured and listened to their problems. After the treatment, the injured will be rehabilitated according to their qualifications, the foreign adviser said. "We have a decision - when the doctors tell us that treatment is not possible here, and then we will arrange to send them abroad,” he said regarding the better treatment of the injured abroad.