
Thousands of Bangladeshis gathered in Dhaka for a 'March for Unity' to honor the student-led uprising that occurred five months ago, resulting in the removal of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the tragic loss of over 1,000 lives. The Students Against Discrimination (SAD) group, which spearheaded the protests, had initially planned to advocate for changes to the country's 1972 constitution but decided to focus on a 'Proclamation of the July Revolution' following the interim government's announcement of preparing a proclamation.
The 'Proclamation of the July Revolution' is seen as a crucial step to pay tribute to the protesters who made sacrifices and to reflect the people's aspirations. Concerns were raised by political analysts regarding potential instability if constitutional changes were pursued without broader consensus.