19/07/2026
2nd International Conference on the July Revolution Calls for Justice, Accountability and State Reform.
The 2nd International Conference on the July Revolution (ICJR-||, 2026) concluded with a strong call for the swift prosecution of those responsible for the killings and human rights violations committed during the July Revolution, official state recognition of the martyrs and the injured, implementation of the July Charter, comprehensive democratic reforms and the establishment of an accountable, inclusive and rights-based Bangladesh.
Organized to commemorate the second anniversary of the July Revolution, the day-long conference was held on Sunday at the Senate Building of the University of Dhaka under the theme: "The Legacy of the July Revolution 2024: Accountability, Reform and the Future of Bangladesh." The event brought together academics, researchers, legal experts, human rights specialists, diplomats, policymakers, political leaders and student representatives from Bangladesh and abroad.
The conference was jointly organized by the Research and Integrated Thought (RIT), the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU), the Youth for Better Future Society (YBF), the University of Regina (Canada), the International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC) and the School of Social Sciences at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore).
During the panel discussions, participants emphasized the importance of establishing a comprehensive digital and institutional archive of the July Revolution. They recommended preserving the testimonies of martyrs' families, injured survivors, protesters, medical professionals, journalists and eyewitnesses. The discussions also highlighted the need for meaningful reforms in the judiciary, law enforcement agencies, public administration, the electoral system and the country's human rights protection framework.
The conference concluded with a collective commitment to preserve the July Revolution as a shared struggle of the people rather than the narrative of any single political party or group. Participants reaffirmed their determination to ensure justice for the victims and to continue working toward building a democratic, humane, accountable and inclusive Bangladesh.
