Bangladesh, July 4 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said Bangladesh must rise above political divisions, arguing that only national unity can seize the opportunity created by the July Uprising.

Speaking at a programme marking the second anniversary of the July Uprising on Saturday, Tarique said the achievement of Aug 5, 2024 belonged to every democracy-loving and peace-loving citizen, regardless of political affiliation.

He said those who lost their lives or suffered during the movement had shared one goal: changing the country's future by improving the lives of its people.

Referring to a banner honouring the youngest victims of the Uprising, the premier said the United Nations estimated that 65 children were killed during the mov...