Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said the 1971 dream remains unfulfilled, calling the February election a ‘referendum’ for democracy. She condemned assassination attempts as ‘cowardly’ and affirmed the interim government’s efforts to rebuild a collapsed state and ensure election security.

Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus warned the nation on Victory Day of attempts by “defeated fascist forces” to return to power through covert killings and terrorism. He vows to protect democracy and provides an update on Khaleda Zia’s medical care.