Dhaka, July 2 -- Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday described the days ahead for Bangladesh as both challenging and full of opportunity, calling on the nation to remain vigilant against any return of authoritarianism. Speaking at the inauguration of a month-long programme to commemorate the July Uprising, he emphasised that a united and awakened populace has always been the strongest force in shaping history.

"The road ahead may be difficult, but it holds great promise," he said at the Chief Adviser's Office in Dhaka. "History shows us that when people rise in unity, no power can stand in their way. Let us turn this July into a month of national solidarity and shared awakening."

Professor Yunus underscored that the Jul...