Mushfiq Urges Unity to Foil Conspiracies Against Democracy

Khabor Wala Desk

Published: 1st August 2025, 2:23 PM

Mushfiq Urges Unity to Foil Conspiracies Against Democracy

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Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Mexico, Mushfiqul Fazal Ansaree, has called for national unity to resist persistent anti-democratic conspiracies. Speaking at a commemorative discussion titled “July Uprising and the March towards Democracy”, organised by the Bangladesh Embassy in Mexico, the ambassador warned that fugitives from justice remain active in undermining Bangladesh’s democratic progress.

The event was held on Friday to mark the anniversary of the historic July–August mass uprising, which was instrumental in restoring democracy in Bangladesh.

Highlights from Ambassador Mushfiq’s Speech

Subject	Remarks
Nature of Previous Regime	Compared Sheikh Hasina’s ousted government to Mussolini’s fascism, both in structure and suppression.
Chhatra League	Criticised the student wing for being used as a helmet-wielding militia to silence dissent.
Victims of Oppression	Claimed students, journalists, political activists, and ordinary citizens faced persecution.
Suppression of Freedoms	Stated that democratic institutions were dismantled, and freedom of expression was crushed.
Role of Resistance	Credited the return of democracy to collective resistance involving students, workers, and families.
Honouring the Fallen	Paid tribute to 2,000 martyrs; called for justice against those responsible for repression and killings.

Institutional State & Reform Needs

Ambassador Mushfiq acknowledged the severely weakened state infrastructure inherited by the interim government:

Bureaucracy: Once neutral, had been turned into a mouthpiece of dictatorship.
Reform Urgency: Called for major bureaucratic reforms to restore public trust.

Ongoing Threats and the Need for Unity

“Those who once plotted against democracy remain active and dangerous. If they succeed in dividing us, their return will become easier,” Mushfiq warned.

He urged the public to preserve unity, stressing that differences must not evolve into hostility.
Underscored the importance of national solidarity as the foremost defence against autocratic resurgence.

Government Commitment Against Human Trafficking

The ambassador reaffirmed the government’s zero-tolerance stance on human trafficking:

Focus Area	Commitment
Migration Routes	Promotion of safe, regular, and lawful pathways
Legal Action	Vow to prosecute traffickers

Community Engagement & Diplomatic Milestones

Ambassador Mushfiq extended an invitation to all expatriate Bangladeshis in Mexico to participate in upcoming events marking 50 years of Bangladesh-Mexico diplomatic relations.
A special photo exhibition will be featured among the celebratory programmes.

Event Activities and Cultural Observances

The embassy-organised event honoured the martyrs of the July uprising through:

A minute of silence and prayers
Documentary screening on the uprising
Painting exhibition reflecting themes of resistance and democracy
Performances of patriotic songs

The programme concluded with the serving of traditional Bangladeshi cuisine, bringing together members of the Bangladeshi expatriate community in Mexico in a spirit of remembrance and national pride.