Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, will unveil the “July Declaration” on August 5, marking a year since Sheikh Hasina’s government was ousted.

The declaration, shaped by youth-led protests and groups like Students against Discrimination (SAD), seeks to give constitutional legitimacy to the 2024 uprising and outline a vision for democratic reform, according to Firstpost.

Though initially labeled a grassroots initiative, the government later took charge of the draft, aiming to reflect the voices behind last year’s movement.

The move has drawn criticism from opposition leaders and legal experts, who argue constitutional changes must come through parliament, warning against scrapping the 1972 constitution, Firstpost reported.