Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Organiser (Southern Region) Hasnat Abdullah on Tuesday alleged that the trial of the July killings was becoming a mere formality, accusing the BNP-led government of prioritising power, corruption and the rehabilitation of the Awami League over state reforms.

"BNP has July on its lips but Awami League in its heart. This kind of relationship has created unease in the country's politics," he said while speaking at a discussion titled "Trial of the July Massacre: Gap between Political Promises and Reality" at the NCP's central office in Banglamotor in the capital.

"We wanted a change in the state structure, where everyone would receive fair and equal treatment. But we saw that only the ch...