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RAJSHAHI, July 12, 2026 (BSS) - Rajshahi District Administration today held a preparatory meeting to finalize arrangements for observing July Mass Uprising Day-2026 and July Martyrs' Day-2026 with due dignity, solemnity and broad public participation.

The meeting was held at the conference room of the Deputy Commissioner's Office with Rajshahi Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Kazi Shahidul Islam in the chair.

Among others, Rajshahi Superintendent of Police Mohammad Nayeem Hasan, Civil Surgeon Dr. S.I.M. Rajiul Karim, Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs), officials from various government and private organisations and journalists attended the meeting.

Addressing the meeting, the deputy commissioner described the July Mass Uprising as a significant chapter in the country's democratic struggle and the people's quest for rights, marked by immense sacrifice.

He said the observance of July Mass Uprising Day and July Martyrs' Day should help convey the nation's history, democratic values and the sacrifices of the martyrs to the younger generation.

The DC directed all concerned departments to work in close coordination to ensure the successful implementation of the programmes.

Superintendent of Police Mohammad Nayeem Hasan said the district police would take all necessary security measures to ensure the peaceful and orderly observance of the programmes, seeking cooperation from all concerned.

Civil Surgeon Dr. S.I.M. Rajiul Karim said adequate medical teams and healthcare support would remain on standby throughout the observance.

The meeting also reviewed preparations relating to security, healthcare, cleanliness, public awareness and other logistical arrangements for the two observance days.

Participants pledged full cooperation from their respective departments, while the meeting adopted a number of decisions to ensure the programmes are celebrated with due dignity and wide public participation.