Bangladesh is observing the "July Mass Uprising Day" on Tuesday, marking one year of the fall of the Hasina-led government amid a student-led mass uprising that changed the nation’s political course.

To commemorate the occasion, the interim government, political parties and socio-cultural organisations have arranged a series of programmes to honour the sacrifices of those including students who took to the streets against misrule and autocracy.

Tuesday’s observance will include tributes, processions and cultural performances, highlighting the importance of the day.

On June 26, the government announced August 5 as 'July Uprising Day'.
The day is a public holiday.

The interim government formed a 36-member national committee to oversee the observance of mass uprising days in July and August and marking the anniversary of the movement.

Besides, a 36-day long programme was observed from July 1 to August 5 to mark the anniversary.

The July declaration will be presented to the nation at 5pm at Manik Mia Avenue at 5pm today.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will read out the July Declaration.

Bangladesh Television will broadcast the event live.

The July Declaration was finalised by the interim government after consultation with the political parties. These major parties have agreed to grant the declaration official and constitutional recognition.

In a Facebook post on Saturday afternoon, the Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam, wrote: “On Tuesday, 5 August, 2025, at 5:00pm, the July Declaration will be presented to the nation in the presence of all parties involved in the mass uprising.”

A grand public event will be held on Tuesday on Manik Mia Avenue in the capital, featuring cultural performances, a symbolic celebration of the fall of fascism, the historic reading of the July Declaration, and a special drone drama titled 'Do You Miss Me?' among daylong festivities.
Organised by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and managed by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) with support from the Bangladesh National Parliament Secretariat, the event will begin at 11am and run throughout the day.

The cultural programme will kick off with performances by the band Tong, including songs like ‘July-er Puthi Gaan’, ‘Ami Chitkar Kore Kadite Chahiya’, and ‘Teesta Bachan, Dhobla Bachan’. This will be followed by Saimum Shilpigoshthi performing revolutionary songs including ‘Jegei Jokhon Uthechho Bondhu’, ‘Ei Andolon Sofol Hobe’, ‘Aay Tarunno Aay’, and ‘Boichhey Batash Boiree’.
The highlight of the evening will be a special drone drama titled 'Do You Miss Me?' from 7:30pm to 8pm. Authored by The Anonymous and jointly presented by the Governments of Bangladesh and China, the show will feature 2,000 drones recreating key moments and slogans from the July Uprising, showcasing scenes of student and public mobilisation that led to the eventual victory.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Monday issued a traffic advisory for city residents ahead of ‘July Mass Uprising Day’.

BNP will hold victory rallies in all upazilas and thanas on Tuesday and in all districts and metropolitan cities across the country on Wednesday, marking the first anniversary of the fall of fascism and the victory of students and the masses in the July Uprising.

Earlier on June 26, the BNP announced a 36-day-long programme titled ‘July-August Uprising: Mourning and Victory Observance’ to mark the first anniversary of the July-August mass uprising, which led to the ousting of autocratic ruler Sheikh Hasina from power on August 5, 2024.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus issued separate messages ahead of the day.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday said the fascist roots must be uprooted and the spirit of July be fully realised to build a happy and prosperous Bangladesh.

“The July Uprising was an outburst of the youth and the masses against longstanding deprivation, misrule, corruption, looting, enforced disappearances, killings, abductions, the denial of voting rights and all forms of oppression and tyranny,” said the President in a message marking the July Mass Uprising Day.

The core aim of the July Uprising was to dismantle this discriminatory fascist system, restore democracy, empower the people, and ensure freedom of expression, he added.

The president expressed the hope that the aspirations of the July uprising will be reflected in the reform process and a new Bangladesh based on justice and equality will emerge through a true democratic transition.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said the interim government is committed to restoring the state power to people through a peaceful, fair and transparent election, as part of a sustainable political solution.

In a message on the occasion of the July Uprising Day, he also said, “To accelerate our democratic journey, dialogue continues with political parties and stakeholders on necessary reforms, including the political and electoral systems.”

The Chief adviser called upon all to stand united beyond all divisions to confront and defeat all threats to nation. “Together, we will build a Bangladesh where tyranny will never rise again.”
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He said July rekindled the nation’s hope, a hope for a just, equal and corruption-free Bangladesh.
Prof Yunus said the sacrifice of thousands has gifted the country’s people this rare opportunity for national reform and it must be protected at any cost.

He also warned that the fallen autocrats and their self-serving allies remain active, conspiring to derail the country’s progress.

“Today marks an unforgettable chapter in the history of Bangladesh. It was on this very day, one year ago, that the July Uprising reached its triumph, liberating our beloved nation from the grip of long-standing fascist rule,” the Chief Adviser said.

He extended his heartfelt congratulations to the people of Bangladesh whose united struggle brought about this historic achievement.

“On this solemn day, I remember with deep reverence the brave youth, workers, labourers and professionals who sacrificed their lives while confronting the fascist forces. My profound respect goes to every martyr of the uprising,” Prof Yunus said.

He also remembered with deep gratitude all the July warriors who were injured, permanently disabled and even lost their eyesight. “The nation shall forever honour their sacrifices.”

Stating that the July Uprising was a collective eruption against sixteen years of oppressive authoritarian misrule, the Chief Adviser said, “At its core, it was a fight to establish a new system free from discrimination, corruption and tyranny. The goal was to restore democracy and return the country to the hands of its people.”