Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today inaugurated a month-long programme to commemorate the July Uprising at his office.
"We will observe this (July Uprising) every year so that we can resist autocracy soon after we see any sign of it," he said while opening the programme around 11 am, reports BSS.
The chief adviser said the July Uprising will be observed to resist reemergence of autocracy in the country.
"We want to consolidate the unity again...hard time ahead but there is an immense potential as well," Prof Yunus said.
He urged the countrymen to observe the July Uprising as a month of renaissance and unity.
Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki and Education Adviser CR Abrar also spoke on the occasion.
Following the inauguration, Prof Yunus handed over education scholarship cheques to three students of the National University at the ceremony.
To mark the first anniversary of the July Mass Uprising, the interim government has taken the month-long programme.
The details of this special programme were announced on June 24, 2025 in a statement issued by the Chief Adviser's Press Wing.
The programme details are given below:
July 1
Special prayers and services will be held in all religious establishments—including mosques, temples, pagodas, and churches—in remembrance of the martyrs.
A commemorative “July Calendar” will be distributed.
A nationwide signature campaign will be launched demanding justice for the perpetrators of the July uprising, running until August 1.
The National University will introduce a scholarship in memory of the July martyrs.
July 5 – Poster campaign
A nationwide poster campaign will commence, highlighting various instances of oppression and injustice under the former illegitimate Awami regime.
July 7 – Launch of website
The official website "julyforever.org" will go live.
July 14 – 'Mora jhonjhar moto uddam'
On July 14, a video will be released featuring a testimony from a martyr's family; the series will continue through July 36 (August 5).
July memorials will be established in every district.
Videos commemorating July will be screened across 64 districts and all universities.
TSC will host documentary screenings, projection mapping shows and musical performances dedicated to July.
A drone show will also be organized.
July 15 – 'Ami chitkar kore kadite chahiya'
Video shares, recollections of the uprising, documentary screenings and musical performances.
LED wall installation at Dhaka University and projection mapping.
Documentaries will be screened at various universities.
July 16 – 'Kotha ko'
A video will be shared alongside Virtual Reality (VR) shows in three divisional cities, organized by the Shilpakala Academy.
Memorial for martyr Abu Sayed at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur.
July songs and drone shows in Chittagong and other locations.
July 17 – 'Shikol pora cchol'
A commemorative video will be shared, accompanied by symbolic coffin marches.
Commemorative events at public universities.
Teachers from public and private universities will share personal accounts from July 17.
Documentaries will be screened for educators.
July 18 – 'Let the Voice Rise'
A video will be shared alongside a symbolic one-minute internet blackout, performances of July songs, documentary screenings and drone shows.
Commemorative events at private universities in Dhaka.
Trashion shows and a marathon will also be held.
July 19 – 'Koto biplobi bondhur rokte ranga'
A video will be shared along with the first remembrance rallies held in Narsingdi and Savar.
July documentaries will be screened at key locations nationwide.
July 20 – 'Desh ta tomar bap er naki'
The program includes a video presentation and documentary screenings on the July uprising across major areas in Dhaka and beyond,
Second remembrance rally at Bosila and Mirpur-10.
July 21 – 'Rokto gorom matha thanda'
A video will be shared along with documentary screenings at prominent locations.
Events across madrasas initiated by the Madrasa Education Board.
Third remembrance rally at Jatrabari.
July 22 – 'Avash'
A video will be shared alongside the inauguration of the “Odommo-24” memorial at Jahangirnagar University.
Poetry recitations themed on July at the Raju Memorial Sculpture.
July 23 – 'Karar oi louho kopat'
A video will be shared as part of programs that include expatriate workers.
Global solidarity events, both online and offline, recognizing international social media influencers who supported the movement.
Embassies will showcase selected July photos and documentaries.
Graffiti drawing campaigns and exhibitions will be held.
July 24 – 'Ki koreche tomar baba'
The event includes a video presentation and countrywide memorial activities honoring child martyrs.
Graffiti and drawing competitions in secondary and higher secondary schools.
A memorial event for child martyr Riya Gop in Narayanganj.
Display of July documentaries and music.
An iconic sculpture will be erected at the Shishu Academy.
A graphic novel for children about the July movement will be published.
July 25 – 'Cholo vule jai'
The program features a video presentation and “Revolution on Stage” showcasing theatrical performances across the country in dedicated small venues.
July 26 – 'July student unity , July’s Song: Polashir Prantor'
Video share. Student organizations will gather at Suhrawardy Udyan for a large-scale event. A documentary on the role of madrasas will be screened. A rap music concert and a book fair featuring publications on July will be held at Bangla Academy.
July 27 – 'Bivinno jatigoshthir gaan'
Video content will accompany scholarly discussions involving representatives from multiple ethnic communities.
Documentaries on cultural paradigm shifts and a visual production on Buddha Purnima.
July 28 – 'Chikitsha nei, lash nei: Cholo vule jai'
The day’s program begins with a video share and an inaugural message from the chief adviser.
Programs featuring experiences of healthcare workers from July.
Launch of “Monsoon Archive.” Screening of the documentary "Chikitsha nei, lash nei".
Blood donation drives and medical camps nationwide.
July 29 – 'Bangla Maa'
A video will be shared alongside intellectual panel discussions on the July uprising and its cultural significance.
Rally with workers in Gazipur or Savar.
July 30 – Bloody date: Chol, chol, chol
Video sharing with online commemorations of July.
Discussions with journalists who played a role in anti-fascist movements.
Continued panel discussions on July and culture.
July 31 – 'Kandari Hushiar'
Video sharing with commemorative events at all colleges marking the anniversary of the July uprising.
July 32 (August 1) – 'Gonojowar'
A video will be shared along with screenings of July documentaries across all 64 districts.
Selected documentaries will be showcased at all Bangladeshi embassies.
Launch of "July through the Photographer’s Lens" Coffee Table Book Porkashona.
Conclusion of the nationwide signature campaign demanding justice for the July killings.
July 33 (August 2) – 'Ami Banglay gaan gai'
Video sharing along with events across all districts featuring programs titled '"July er Maa-yera" projection mapping performances.
July 34 (August 3) – 'Dono dhanne pushpe vora'
Video sharing with procession from Shahbagh to the Central Shaheed Minar.
Rickshaw rally featuring July-themed graffiti.
Screening of documentaries in all 64 districts.
July 35 (August 4) – 'Muktir mondir shopan tole'
The event features a video presentation and a nationwide assembly of individuals who contributed to the July uprising.
Exhibitions of July-themed cartoons.
"Spotlight on July Heroes" documentaries will be screened in all districts.
July 36 (August 5) – 'Shono Mohajon'
A video will be shared alongside floral tributes at memorials across all districts.
The chief adviser will meet with families of martyrs.
Nationwide prayers, a victory rally to Manik Mia Avenue, air shows, musical performances and screenings of "36 Days of July" and other documentaries.
The day will conclude with drone shows and rap battles.
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