Sarjis Alam, a key organizer from the northern region of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP), spoke at the national rally of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami held at Suhrawardy Udyan. He made strong calls for a new constitution and fresh Constituent Assembly elections.
In his speech, Sarjis said:
“We’ve stepped into another July, but the conspiracies of the pro-Mujib ideology haven’t ended. Their strongholds still exist in places like Gopalganj. They remain active in various parts of the country. Mujibism isn’t just a political idea—it’s a mindset. We cannot defeat it only through legal means. We must also fight it economically, politically, and culturally.”
He emphasized that even though political differences exist, all parties must unite against the ideology of Mujibism.
“We’re seeing a reawakening of India-aligned, pro-Mujib forces in Bangladesh. But this country should belong only to pro-Bangladesh ideals. There should be no space for foreign-aligned or ideology-driven groups that don’t prioritize Bangladesh first.”
Referring to last year’s July–August protests where over a thousand students and citizens reportedly lost their lives, Sarjis said:
“Thousands of my fellow fighters are standing here today. On August 5 last year, we had a dream. Another August is approaching, but our dream has not yet come true.”
He added:
“We don’t want a so-called ‘civil society’ role from any interim government. We want them to act as the post-uprising authority. And in that post-uprising Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina must face trial for her crimes. We want to see that verdict carried out.”
He made it clear that:
“We don’t want a judiciary that works for any one political party. Nor do we want law enforcement that serves any specific group.”
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Sarjis also strongly criticized the 1972 Constitution, saying:
“As long as the Mujibist 1972 Constitution remains, a truly pro-Bangladesh nation is not possible. We need a new constitution. We need fresh elections for a Constituent Assembly. We must ensure the rights of women and protect the rights of our minority brothers and sisters.”
He concluded by saying:
“We must unite against fascist forces, but that doesn’t mean we should blindly support anyone. If someone extorts people, we’ll speak up. If anyone controls a syndicate or grabs land, we will expose them. But we must remain united in our fight against the Awami League.”
Sarjis Alam’s speech at the national rally echoed the growing demand for deep structural change in Bangladesh. His call for a new constitution, justice for past atrocities, and a united front against what he termed as “Mujibist” and “India-aligned” forces reflects a rising sentiment among sections of the opposition for a post-regime transformation.
While his rhetoric was charged and uncompromising, it underscores the political polarization and the urgent need for inclusive dialogue, constitutional reform, and protection of democratic rights. Whether such fiery declarations can translate into real change depends not only on unity among dissident forces, but also on how peacefully and constructively they channel public discontent.
