[🇧🇩] July uprising

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Date of Event: Jun 18, 2025

Source : https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/national/govt-issues-ordinance-to-preserve-history-of-july-uprising Short Summary: Recording history of July uprising

Govt issues ordinance to preserve history of July uprising

Published :
Jun 18, 2025 00:05
Updated :
Jun 18, 2025 00:05

The government has issued an ordinance aimed at preserving the history and ideals of the July 2024 mass uprising and ensuring the welfare and rehabilitation of the families of those killed and injured during the movement.

The ordinance, signed by Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Secretary Hafiz Ahmed Chowdhury, was issued on Tuesday under the authority granted by Article 93(1) of the Constitution, as the Parliament currently stands dissolved, UNB reports.

The ordinance notes that Bangladesh’s Liberation War in 1971 was triggered by the systematic oppression and racial policies of the then-Pakistani regime.

Despite the country’s independence and decades of public struggle, the goals of justice, democracy, and equality remain unfulfilled, it says.

It states that since January 2009, under the “fascist Awami League government,” widespread corruption, nepotism, political repression, forced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and the erosion of democratic rights and institutions have created deep concern among the people.

In this context, the July 2024 student-led anti-discrimination movement transformed into a full-scale public uprising. On August 5, 2024, the then ruling regime was overthrown and forced to flee the country following massive nationwide protests.

The ordinance highlights the sacrifices made during the uprising, including the deaths of thousands of unarmed student protesters and civilians, with many more injured.

It declares that their contribution must be honored and remembered as a proud chapter in the nation’s democratic struggle.

The interim government has pledged to recognise and support the wounded and families of those martyred in the uprising, ensuring their welfare and rehabilitation.

The ordinance was enacted as an urgent measure due to the absence of Parliament and the need for immediate action.​

 

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REALISING UPRISING ASPIRATIONS: Differing opinions persist among political parties

With sharp differences in their opinions, political leaders on Saturday underscored the need for unity among parties, fundamental state reforms, and a democratic transition to fulfil the aspirations of the July uprising.

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REALISING UPRISING ASPIRATIONS: Differing opinions persist among political parties
Staff Correspondent 22 June, 2025, 00:25

With sharp differences in their opinions, political leaders on Saturday underscored the need for unity among parties, fundamental state reforms, and a democratic transition to fulfil the aspirations of the July uprising.

Speaking at an event marking the 21st anniversary of the Revolutionary Workers Party of Bangladesh at Dhaka Reporters Unity in the capital, leaders from various political parties said that though recent political developments had caused concerns, discussions on reform and the possibility of upcoming elections had revived public hope.

There is now -- despite a history of division and mistrust -- a collective commitment to build a democratic, accountable, and inclusive political system in response to the sacrifices made during the uprising, they observed.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed cautious optimism about the country’s political future, highlighting recent developments as signs of progress towards a democratic transition.

He said that though the events of the past 10 months had created uncertainties, a recent meeting between BNP acting chair Tarique Rahman and interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus had renewed hope.

The two leaders have reached agreements on several issues, raising expectations for a possible election in February, said Fakhrul.

He praised the interim government’s efforts so far, describing their actions as constructive and encouraging.

Fakhrul hoped that all parties involved in the anti-authoritarian movement would support the interim administration in continuing its work.

Regarding political reforms, the BNP secretary general acknowledged both agreement and disagreement on various issues.

He said that the agreed matters would be implemented, while unresolved ones would be discussed and settled in Jatiya Sangsad after the election.

Fakhrul welcomed the forthcoming application of the National Citizen Party to the Election Commission for its registration as a political party.

He voiced very positive expectations from the party’s youth-led leadership, noting their active role and sacrifices during the July uprising.

Nagarik Oikya president Mahmudur Rahman Manna called for a renewed commitment to democratic principles, stressing the central role of elections, political unity, and responsible leadership in shaping a new Bangladesh based on public welfare.

‘There is no alternative to elections for Bangladesh to progress,’ he affirmed.

He acknowledged the prevailing fragmentation in the political landscape, citing internal conflicts and confusion about political alliances and adversaries.

‘It is now hard even to understand who the enemy is in politics,’ Manna observed, urging everyone to pursue unity and collective progress despite ideological differences.

Rejecting the notion of politics as an emotional or reactionary pursuit, Manna likened it to an art form that demands skill, strategy, and vision.

BNP standing committee member Iqbal Hassan Mahmud Tuku, too, stressed the importance of maintaining unity among all the political parties that had come together to bring an end to the authoritarian rule of Sheikh Hasina.

He went on to express his conviction that no future government in Bangladesh could act arbitrarily and that continued collective efforts would be necessary to prevent further national crises.

Indicating Shikh Mujibur Rahman, Tuku lamented that the post-independence government, led by the leader who came to power after independence, had broken the dreams of the people by failing to uphold the democratic ideals for which the youth and the ordinary people — such as farmers, labourers, blacksmiths, and potters — had sacrificed their lives.

National Citizen Party joint convener Ariful Islam Adib said that while a complete ideological alignment among all political parties might be uncommon, a unified national platform was essential to steer the country through the current period and prevent repeated political instability.

To uphold the principles underlying the July uprising, there is no alternative to holding a constituent assembly election, which will provide the foundational direction of the state to reflect the views of all political parties and the general public, Ariful asserted.

A national referendum is a crucial tool to directly engage citizens in major decisions and thus legitimise a new political framework, he emphasised.

Ariful further said that the aspirations behind the uprising — expressed by the sacrifices of thousands of students, workers, and ordinary citizens — should not be defined solely by political parties.

He voiced concerns about how the voices of the public, youth, and students, who played a pivotal role in recent movements, should be meaningfully incorporated into future state-building efforts.

He advocated for the inclusion of all stakeholders in the decision-making processes, unlike along conventional party lines.

Referring to the London meeting, Ariful cautioned against any attempt by the chief adviser to be influenced by a single political force, especially in relation to setting the next election date.

Revolutionary Workers Party of Bangladesh general secretary Saiful Haque presided over the event, while BNP chair’s adviser Md Abdus Salam, Socialist Party of Bangladesh general secretary Khalequzzaman, and Ganosamhati Andolan chief coordinator Zonayed Saki, among others, spoke.​

 

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July uprising: Give priority to circumstantial evidence in trials

Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman yesterday urged judges to set a new precedent in criminal jurisprudence by prioritising circumstantial evidence in trials of July uprising-related murder cases, especially in the absence of autopsy reports.

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July uprising: Give priority to circumstantial evidence in trials
AG urges judges

Md Asaduzzaman

Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman yesterday urged judges to set a new precedent in criminal jurisprudence by prioritising circumstantial evidence in trials of July uprising-related murder cases, especially in the absence of autopsy reports.

"During the July revolution, around two thousand people were killed and over twenty thousand injured or disabled. Due to interference from the fascist regime, post-mortems could not be conducted for most victims," said the attorney general.

He was addressing a seminar titled "Judicial Independence and Efficiency" organised by the Supreme Court at Hotel InterContinental in Dhaka.

Asaduzzaman noted that the absence of autopsy reports could complicate the trial of many such cases. "If we follow the strict rule requiring post-mortems, martyrs like Shaheed Abu Sayed or Shaheed Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mugdho may never get justice."

He emphasised that judges should allow credible circumstantial evidence if it can be shown that post-mortems were not possible due to deliberate obstruction by a repressive regime.

"This approach can open a new chapter in our criminal justice system. We are not without precedent. In the Mukim Gazi case [51 DLR (AD) (1999) 120], our High Court ruled that in an arms case, the burden shifted to the accused to disprove official testimony," he added.

The attorney general also criticised the judiciary's past vulnerability to both financial and intellectual corruption, particularly during what he termed the last 15 years of fascist rule.

"While some judges have faced disciplinary action for financial corruption, intellectual corruption has gone largely undiscussed -- harming the nation gravely. A prime example is the verdict in the Thirteenth Amendment case…"

He cited reports stating that under the previous regime, around 700 people were forcibly disappeared, over 4,500 were killed extrajudicially, and more than six million faced political persecution.

"In contrast, in the ten months since the July uprising, no enforced disappearance has been reported by any human rights body," said Asaduzzaman.​

 

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Govt takes month-long programme to commemorate July uprising

The Interim government has undertaken a month-long programme from 1 July to 5 August to mark the first anniversary of the July mass uprising.

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Govt takes month-long programme to commemorate July uprising

BSS Dhaka
Published: 24 Jun 2025, 20: 02

The Interim government has undertaken a month-long programme to mark the first anniversary of the July mass uprising.

The details of this special programme were announced in a statement issued by the Chief Advisor's Press Wing on Tuesday.

At a press conference on 19 June, Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki said a special programme has been taken to commemorate the mass uprising.

He said the programme will begin on 1 July but the main event will start on 14 July and it will continue till 5 August.

The cultural affairs adviser said the main purpose of the programme is to bring back the feeling that united the whole of Bangladesh in July.

The programme details are given below:

1 July
On this day, doa and prayers will be offered in mosques, temples, pagodas and churches, including other places of worship, in memory of the martyrs. July calendar will be announced. A mass signature campaign will be launched demanding justice for the murderers of the July massacre; which will continue till 1 August. National University scholarships will be launched in memory of the July martyrs.

5 July

A nationwide postering campaign will be launched on 5 July to inform people of how oppression and repression the ousted illegal Awami government carried out at different times.

7 July

A website called Julyforever.org will be launched on 7 July.

14 July 'Mora Jhanjar Moto Uddam'

Video of 14 July will be shared and testimony of a martyr's family will be taken; which will continue until July 36. This day has been mentioned as the July Women's Day. On this day, a July martyr memorial will be established in every district. Shilpakala Academy will screen July videos in 64 districts and every university in the country. Documentary screening, projection mapping and July songs will be arranged at TSC. Drone show will be exhibited.

06 Aug 2024

Victory for students and the people, exodus for Sheikh Hasina

15 July 'Ami Chitkar Koria Kaditea Chahiya'

15 July videos will be shared. July remembrance and documentary screening and July songs will be arranged. LED wall installation will be held at Dhaka University. Projection mapping and documentary screening will be organised at various universities.

16 July 'Katha Ka'

16 July videos will be shared. Shilpakala Academy will screen 'VR shows' in three divisional cities. Shaheed Abu Sayeed memorial programme will be held at Rangpur Begum Rokeya University. July songs and drone show will be exhibited in Chattogram.

17 July 'Shikal-pora Chhol'

17 July videos will be shared. Symbolic coffin procession will be held. 'July remembrance' programmes will be arranged at public universities in the country. 17 July experience narration programme will be held by teachers of various private and public universities. Documentary exhibition of teachers will be exhibited in different universities of the country.

18 July 'Awaaz Uda'

18 July videos will be shared. One-minute symbolic internet blackout, July songs, documentary screening and drone show, and 'July remembrance' programme will be arranged at different private universities of Dhaka. Traction show and marathon will be held.

19 July 'Koto Biplabi Bandhur Rokhtea Ranga'

19 July videos will be shared. Rallies will be held in Narsingdi and Savar remembering martyrs. July documentary screening will be held at important places across the country including Dhaka. This day has been mentioned as the day of resistance of genocide.

20 July 'Deshta Tomar Baper Naki?'

20 July remembrance videos will be shared. July documentary screening will be organised at important places across the country including Dhaka. Rally in memory of martyrs will be held in Basila, Mirpur 10.

21 July 'Rakhto Gorom Matha Danda'

Videos will be shared commemorating July 21. Screening of July documentary will be held at important places across the country including Dhaka. Events commemorating July will be held in all madrasas initiated by the Madrasa Education Board. A rally in memory of martyrs will be held in Jatrabari.

22 July 'Abhas'

Videos will be shared commemorating 22 July. 'Adomya-24' memorial monument will be inaugurated in Jahangirnagar. Poets will recite July poems in front of Raju sculpture.

23 July 'Karar Oi Lowha Kapat'

Videos will be shared commemorating 23 July. An event will be arranged connecting remittance warriors. Global Solidarity: Online and offline events will be held with foreign social media influencers who played a positive role in the July movement. Exhibition of some selected July photos and documentaries will be arranged at embassies. Graffiti drawing programme and July graffiti exhibition will be organised.

24 July 'Ki Korchea Tomar Baba'

On this day, various programmes will be taken, including video sharing of July 24, nationwide programme in memory of child martyrs, 'Graffiti and painting in the colors of 24' competition in secondary and higher secondary schools nationwide, programme in memory of child martyr Riya Gope in Narayanganj, programme remembering child martyrs, July documentary exhibition and song, installation of an iconic sculpture with the theme of July child martyrs at Shishu Academy and publication of a graphic novel based on the July movement for children.

This day has been organised in memory of child martyrs.

25 July 'Cholo Bholea Jai'

Videos of 25 July will be shared. Revolution on stage: Small theater stages will be prepared in different parts of the country to show plays.

26 July 'Palashiri Prantar'

Videos of 26 July will be shared. Gatherings and programmes of various student organisations will be held at Suhrawardy Udyan. Documentary on the role of madrasas will be exhibited. July rap song programme will be arranged. Book fair featuring books on July will be held at Bangla Academy.​

 

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August 5 to be observed as 'July Mass Uprising Day'

The government has declared the August 5 as July 'Mass Uprising Day'. It has been decided to include the date as a 'Ka' category day in the observance of national and international days to be observed as the 'July Mass Uprising Day' every year, BSS reports. All concerned ministries, departm

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August 5 to be observed as 'July Mass Uprising Day'

Published :
Jun 25, 2025 23:25
Updated :
Jun 25, 2025 23:25

The government has declared the August 5 as July 'Mass Uprising Day'.

It has been decided to include the date as a 'Ka' category day in the observance of national and international days to be observed as the 'July Mass Uprising Day' every year, BSS reports.

All concerned ministries, departments and organizations have been asked to properly implement it.

Cabinet Division today issued a circular to this end.​