Netrokona observed July Mass Uprising Day on Wednesday with official and public programmes under the theme, “We will build the country in the spirit of July, Bangladesh first.” Despite adverse weather and rain, the district administration led the observance with participation from government and private offices, social and cultural organisations, and members of the public.

The programme began at 7:59am with one minute of silence for those described as heroic martyrs who gave their lives in the July mass uprising. At 9am, participants laid floral wreaths at the July memorial monument at Joyer Bazar intersection in the town. Lawmaker Professor Dr Anwarul Haque, District Commissioner Khandaker Mushfiqur Rahman, district council administrator Advocate Nuruzzaman Nuru and Superintendent of Police Md Tarikul Islam attended.

A special prayer and munajat followed for the martyrs’ souls. Discussion meetings, remembrance events and prayer gatherings were also arranged at different locations across the district. Speakers highlighted the significance of the uprising and the martyrs’ sacrifices, calling for united efforts to build a discrimination-free Bangladesh. Young people were also urged to contribute to nation-building in the spirit of July.