July-August uprising martyrs to be honoured on Sept 14

The government has announced plans to hold a memorial meeting on September 14 in Dhaka to honor the martyrs of the recent student-led mass uprising that resulted in the fall of the Awami League government.

The event will take place at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) in the capital, with an estimated budget of Tk 5 crore.

The decision was made during the second meeting of the Adviser's Council Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Finance and Commerce Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, at the Secretariat on Tuesday.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Dr. Salehuddin, who also oversees the Ministry of Science and Technology, mentioned that while some expenses are necessary for the event, procurement for the preparations will be carried out under the Direct Procurement Method (DPM).

The committee approved the proposal in principle, signaling the government's commitment to honoring the contributions of the fallen.

Dr. Salehuddin also noted that preparations for the event are being overseen by the Information Adviser. The event is expected to include the participation of family members of the martyrs, as well as students who played key roles in the movement.

Source: BSS