Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday cautioned against exploiting the spirit of the July-August mass uprising for partisan advantage, warning that anyone attempting to do so will inevitably face serious repercussions.

"Those who speak about the spirit of July-August should remember that the Awami League virtually disappeared from public trust after acting as the lone 'contractor' of the 1971 Liberation War and using its legacy for political profit," he said.

Addressing a gathering at the Central Shaheed Minar, Salahuddin said that the student-led uprising of 2024 emerged through a long process of struggle and sacrifice, not merely from 36 days of agitation.

He said the essence of the 2024 July mo...