Dhaka, July 19 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday delivered a firm rebuke to those who would like to see a restoration of the country's "rotten old system," saying, "First bring back the lives of those who sacrificed themselves in the July struggle-if you have the power. But you won't be able to."

He made the remarks while addressing a large national rally at Dhaka's historic Suhrawardy Udyan, the party's first-ever public gathering at the venue.

"The martyrs of July gave their lives for the freedom of the nation. If everything from the past is to be restored, then what did they die for?" Dr Rahman asked.

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