1. Opened a new Chapter in the History:

The July 2024 mass uprising opened a new chapter in the history of Bangladesh. Through the blood of martyrs, the sacrifices of the youth, and the unity of the people, the long-standing autocratic regime was overthrown. The main promise of this uprising was to establish a new state system, where democracy, accountability, justice, and a corruption-free administration would prevail.

However, the reality is that Dr. Muhammad Yunus, leading the interim government, failed to fulfill these revolutionary goals. In particular, even after two representatives of the revolution joined the advisory council, the nation did not witness the desired changes. Instead, the question arises—what did they actually give the nation?

2. Two Representatives in the Advisory Council: What Did They Give the Nation?

The inclusion of two representatives from the July Revolution in the advisory council of the post-revolution interim government created new hope among the people. It was expected that through them, the revolutionary spirit would be reflected in policymaking.

Their contributions were visible in limited areas:

(1). Some administrative reform proposals: Draft proposals were presented from a youth perspective, focusing on anti-corruption measures and educational reforms.

(2). Highlighting marginalized groups: Discussions were raised regarding compensation for workers, students, and families of martyrs.

(3). Short-term transparency initiatives: Calls were made to ensure transparency in government tenders and recruitment processes.

However, these limited contributions were note effectively implemented; the proposals remained filed and unexecuted.

3. What Were They Unable to Give the Nation?

Even while being part of the advisory council, they failed to deliver several fundamental responsibilities to the nation, including:

(1) No formation of a Constituent Assembly : The expectation was that a Constituent Assembly ana a new constitution would draft revolutionary policies, but this did not happen.

(2) No promulgation of the July Charter: The declaration of a universal policy charter, written in the blood of the martyrs, was ignored.

(3) No assurance of interim government accountability: They had no effective influence over government decisions; therefore, they could not bring structural changes to the nation.

(4) No implementation of economic and political reforms: Anti-corruption measures, judicial independence, and administrative restructuring—though demanded by the people—were not realized.

4. February Elections: An Attempt to Evade Responsibility?

Dr. Yunus attempted to end the interim government’s responsibility by organizing national elections in February 2026. However, questions remain—

How meaningful were these elections without implementing the revolutionary vision?

Was the primary role of the government, established through the sacrifices of the people, simply to hold elections?

Thus, to the public, this election appeared as an attempt to evade responsibility.

5. Joint Responsibility of Dr. Yunus and the Two Advisers

The interim government’s failure is not only Dr. Yunus’s personal responsibility. The two representatives, as advisory council members, cannot escape accountability. Because—

(1). They were elected to participate in policymaking on behalf of the people.

(2). They could have protested or resigned to reveal the truth to the nation.

(3). Instead, by remaining, they became silent partners of a failing government.

(4). Hence, the question arises: what did they give the nation—other than disappointment and frustration?

6. Can the Damage Be Repaired?

The failures of Dr. Yunus and the advisory council have left the nation with—

Loss of trust,

Political vacuum,

Wasted revolutionary potential.

This damage cannot be fully repaired. However, history shows that incomplete revolutions give birth to new revolutions. Therefore, the revival of the spirit of the July Revolution is the only way forward.

7. Silent Partners of Falling Government :

Despite the two] representatives of the July Revolution being part of the advisory council, they could not deliver the desired changes to the nation. Their limited proposals brought no real benefit to the people. Instead, they became silent partners in a failing government and are historically accountable.

Dr. Yunus, while organizing elections, may have concluded administrative duties, but he is not absolved of historical responsibility. Failing to implement the revolutionary spirit, leaving power without fulfilling promises, history will one day ask him sternly:

“You took responsibility, but what did you give the nation?”