11 December 2025

Where Is The Working Class In 24’s Movement And Its Transition In Bangladesh?

Dr. N N Tarun Chakravorty

Much has been said about the events of August 5, 2024. Some describe it as a revolution, while others call it a people’s uprising. Regardless of how it is labeled, the aftermath saw the emergence of a new military-backed government, formed by the protestors and their chosen representatives, aiming to implement profound changes in the state machinery.

A revolution is not merely about reforming the state; it is about completely transforming its very structure. True revolution seeks to build a political system where the working class— who are often marginalized in comparison to the wealthy, influential, and elite families— holds power at the center.

While reforms can bring changes in the state’s laws, they cannot alone sustain lasting progress. Without a genuine transformation in people’s mindsets, the old system is bound to return. Only through a deep, collective shift in attitudes and values can society permanently reject corrupt politics and establish a just order

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