Dhaka, March 5 -- Nahid Islam, convener of the newly formed National Citizen Party (NCP), on Tuesday called for a swift trial of the oppression and violence that occurred during the July mass uprising, emphasising that justice would act as a safeguard against future authoritarianism.
"We demand the trial of those responsible for oppression and violence during the July mass uprising," Islam stated while addressing the media following a prayer gathering at the Rayerbazar Martyred Intellectuals Memorial in Dhaka.
"Delivering justice can help alleviate, even if only slightly, the suffering of those who were injured or who made sacrifices. This trial should serve as a precedent to prevent the rise of fascism in our country," he added.
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