Advisor Asif Mahmud explains why 'July' became inevitable

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News Desk: During the Awami regime, even those who tried to do minimal journalism amid repression would face the sword of torture, said Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan, advisor to the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives and Youth and Sports.

He said this in a post on his verified Facebook page at midnight on Sunday.

In his words, ‘No question, I have come to praise’ was the style of Hasina’s press conference. Even those who tried to do minimal journalism amidst this repression would face the sword of torture. Taking away the freedom of the media was one of the reasons why July became inevitable.’

The post also said, ‘Artist Debashis Chakraborty has drawn posters number 9 and 10 of the July Prelude series with the theme of lack of freedom and flattery of the media.

The artist, one of the warriors of July 2024, is designing these posters as part of the 'July Resurgence' program at the request of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. These posters highlight why July became inevitable and what happened during that time.

Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan's verified Facebook post says, "The ten posters drawn by artist Debashis Chakraborty highlight why July became inevitable and what happened in July."

Asif Mahmud also said, "Even though dictator Sheikh Hasina foamed at the mouth by saying, 'I have nothing to ask for. I am coming to give to the people,' what was inside has now been revealed. Unbridled and unbelievable looting under state patronage is a major indicator of the Awami League era."

The advisor also wrote, "Artist Debashis Chakraborty has drawn posters 5 to 8 of the July Prelude series with this looting as the theme." Artist Debashis Chakraborty, one of the warriors of July 2024, is designing these posters as part of the 'July Commemoration' program at the request of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. Although the initial plan was to publish ten posters in a row, he agreed to increase the number of posters due to everyone's request and inspiration. These posters highlight the reasons why July became inevitable and what happened in July.