Both ruling and opposition leaders in Bangladesh have publicly criticized the commercialization of “July sentiment,” referring to the political movements surrounding historical events in July. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed warned political organizations built upon this sentiment that relying solely on it for political gain is unsustainable. He specifically cautioned against pursuing positions like MP, minister, or advisor as the sole objective. The comments were made during a discussion hosted by the Gonadhikar Parishad in Dhaka on July 19th. The criticism suggests concerns over the manipulation of historical events for political leverage and a call for more substantive political agendas. Leaders imply that capitalizing on emotional appeals without genuine commitment to broader goals will ultimately fail. This raises questions about the authenticity of motivations behind certain political groups.