The government has issued a gazette recognizing 474 individuals severely injured in the July Uprising as 'July Fighters' under a revised classification. The announcement was made through a notification from the Gazette Branch of the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs, published on February 5, 2026. According to the notice, the decision was made under the authority granted by Section 11(4) of the July Uprising Martyrs’ Families and July Fighters’ Welfare and Rehabilitation Ordinance, 2025 (Ordinance No. 30, 2025).

The gazette specifies that the recognized individuals fall under Class 'B' (severely injured) in the updated categorization. The order was issued with the approval of the competent authority, and the official list of names has been made available for public reference.

The publication of this gazette formalizes the government’s recognition of those injured during the July 2024 uprising, ensuring their inclusion in welfare and rehabilitation measures outlined in the 2025 ordinance.