Dhaka, May 12 -- Vice Chairman of the National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz on Monday said the primary victory of democracy has been secured through the fleeing of the fascist ruler during the 2024 July-August uprising.

"The initial victory of democracy was ensured by the fleeing of the fascist ruler in the 2024 July-August mass uprising. Now, everyone must move forward with collective efforts to achieve the goal of victory," he said at a dialogue with Ganatantrik Bam Oikya (an alliance of leftist political parties) at the LD Hall of the Jatiya Sangsad Complex.

A 20-member delegation, led by coordinator of the alliance and also convener of Social Democratic Party Abul Kalam Azad, joined the talks with the National Consensus Commis...