Dhaka, July 2 -- BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia on Tuesday called for seizing the present moment to institutionalise democracy anew and strengthen national unity. Addressing a discussion marking the first anniversary of the July-August mass uprising, she emphasised the importance of preserving the spirit of sacrifice and building a democratic future rooted in public welfare and unity.

"We must act swiftly to take advantage of this opportunity to establish a new democratic system while upholding our national cohesion," Khaleda Zia said in a virtual address from Dhaka. The discussion, titled 'Mass Uprising 2024: National Unity and Democratic Journey', was held at the China-Bangladesh Friendship Conference Centre and marked the start of ...