Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday warned against using the spirit of the July-August mass uprising for political gain, saying those who do so will inevitably face serious consequences.

"Those who speak about the spirit of July-August should remember that the Awami League has nearly vanished by acting as the sole 'contractor' of the 1971 Liberation War and trading on its spirit for political gain," he said.

Speaking at a gathering at the Central Shaheed Minar, the BNP leader also said the student-led mass uprising of 2024 was built on a long process of struggle and sacrifice and was not created overnight during 36 days of action.

He urged anyone intending to use the spirit of the 2024 uprising ...