Dhaka University authorities have announced a plan to repaint and rewrite the July Uprising-themed graffiti across the campus, beginning on July 26, 2026. The initiative follows criticism from various quarters, with the administration assuring that the original spirit and significance of the artwork will remain intact. The program will start from the Vice-Chancellor’s building to Rokeya Hall, coordinated by the Dean of Fine Arts, the university proctor, and the director of the Arbory Culture Center. Artists who created the original graffiti and other interested participants have been invited to register by July 25.

The restoration effort is part of a month-long series of events marking the second anniversary of the July Uprising. Activities include discussions, essay and quiz competitions, poetry recitations, cultural programs, and documentary screenings across different halls. A seminar titled “July Uprising 2024: Aspirations of Students and Citizens and the Future of Bangladesh” will be held on July 26 at the Faculty of Science conference room, with the Vice-Chancellor and other senior academics in attendance.

Several halls, including Rokeya, Sufia Kamal, and Jagannath, will host commemorative programs through early August, featuring exhibitions, candle lighting, and prayer sessions for the victims of the uprising.