As part of a nationwide programme, the Ishwarganj upazila unit of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami held a large rally and public gathering in Mymensingh on Saturday, demanding the implementation of the July Charter and exemplary punishment for those allegedly involved in the July killings.

The procession began after Asr prayers from the Char Hosainpur Markaz Mosque premises under the slogan, “The July Charter must be implemented, otherwise the government must step down.” The rally marched through the main roads of the upazila before concluding with a brief public meeting in front of Ishwarganj Filling Station.

The meeting was moderated by H.M. Mazharul Islam, a member of the Ishwarganj Upazila Jamaat working committee and publicity secretary.

The chief speaker was Principal Maulana Monjurul Haque Hasan, a member of the Mymensingh District Jamaat Shura and Working Committee and Ameer of the Ishwarganj Upazila unit.

In his address, Hasan said the July Charter, achieved through what he described as a historic student-led uprising, represents “the document of the country’s new freedom and the clear mandate of the people.” He claimed that the restoration of people’s rights and democracy would not be possible without implementing the charter.

He further alleged that individuals responsible for the July killings are still moving freely and demanded that all those involved, including those who allegedly ordered the violence, be brought to justice without delay.

“We want to make it clear to the government that the July Charter must be fully implemented immediately. There is no scope to ignore this mandate earned through the blood of the people. If there is any delay in implementing the charter, Jamaat-e-Islami, together with the people, will be compelled to launch a stronger movement,” he said.

Among others present at the programme were Ishwarganj Upazila Jamaat Secretary Maulana Abul Khair Muhammad Barkatullah, Assistant Secretary Principal Muhammad Tanhar Ali, Municipal Jamaat President Abdullah Suman, Municipal Secretary Golam Mostafa, and Ishwarganj Upazila Islami Chhatra Shibir President Shihab Uddin, along with leaders from various union-level units of the party.