Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- On the first anniversary of the historic mass uprising that ousted the long-ruling regime of Sheikh Hasina, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus unveiled the July Declaration on Tuesday to encapsulate the collective aspirations of the people of Bangladesh.

The declaration, hailed as a document for rebuilding the nation's democratic future, reflects the spirit of the student-led revolution and calls for justice, accountability, and far-reaching reforms to rebuild the state on the foundation of the rule of law, equality, and good governance.

The declaration traces the roots of the 2024 uprising to the long-standing grievances accumulated under successive authoritarian episodes since independence. It references key miles...