National Citizen Party (NCP) MP Akhter Hossen on Monday demanded the implementation of the mass uprising's mandate by reforming the country's "corroded" state structure and constitutional framework.

Participating in the discussion on the thanksgiving motion on the President's speech in Parliament, Akhter Hossen, who also serves as the Member Secretary of the NCP, highlighted the aspirations of the July uprising.

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"We envisioned a Bangladesh defined by a democratic atmosphere, accountability, and a government that works for the people. If we look back at the past, that is not the Bangladesh we found," he said.

The NCP lawmaker alleged that Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League had effectively seized control of the nation.

He noted that during the movement, there was a collective call for state reform, emphasising that the issue was not merely with an individual or a party, but with the "fascist elements" embedded within the Constitution.

"The goal was to change those elements, and reform proposals were introduced for that purpose. However, those proposals now seem to have fallen into obscurity," Akhter Hossen added.

Urging national unity, he warned that Bangladesh’s geopolitical position exposes it to various external conspiracies, including the potential for engineered refugee influxes.

The lawmaker called for a united front to protect the country's independence and sovereignty against any such threats.

During the same session, ruling Whip Rakibul Islam addressed campus stability, stating that students are no longer interested in "secret politics" and instead favour transparency.

"If attempts are made to destabilise campuses by creating mobs through clandestine activities, it will never be beneficial for general students," he said.

The Whip emphasised that students have already lost significant academic time and desire a peaceful environment.

"They want an open political practice. If there is a need for political discussion, a roadmap should be developed based on everyone's opinion," he suggested.

Rakibul also noted that if Parliament deems it necessary, it could discuss the nature of politics allowed on campuses.

"We do not want to return to the fascist era by allowing mob creation to ruin the campuses we reclaimed through sacrifice. We want a future leadership to emerge from the student community based on merit," he concluded.