The government has announced that it will observe a day of national mourning on July 16 in honor of July Martyrs' Day. All government, semi-government, autonomous institutions, educational facilities, and Bangladesh missions abroad will fly the national flag at half-mast. Special prayers will be held in mosques across the country for the forgiveness of the martyrs, while other religious institutions will organize prayers for their souls' peace. The decision was confirmed in an official notification signed by the Cabinet Secretary.