A Graffiti of the July Uprising. Photo: BSS

DHAKA, July 17, 2025 (BSS)- The government has allocated Taka 2,500 for each government primary school for organizing July-centric programmes in remembrance of child martyrs of last year’s mass uprising.

According to the Directorate of Primary Education (DPE), all government primary schools across the country will hold commemorative events simultaneously on July 24, 2025.

The Directorate issued a circular on July 16, notifying all DPEO of the fund allocation. A total of Taka 16,39,15,000 has been sanctioned for this purpose.

DPE Director General Abu Noor Md. Shamsuzzaman told BSS that 65,569 government primary schools will receive the amount to organize the organize programmes in memory of July martyrs.

The programme will include cultural events such as song, poetry, dance, and essay writing competitions, he said adding that the events will commemorate the sacrifices of the July martyrs and help instill the spirit of the uprising in young minds.

He further added that around 10 million children are expected to participate in the events nationwide, making it one of the largest school-based commemorative programmes in recent times.

The directive from the DPE includes detailed guidelines on the use of the funds, ensuring transparency and strict adherence to government financial rules. 

The allocation comes from the fiscal year 2025-2026 operating budget under institutional code 1240201107529 and economic code 3257301 (programme/festival category). 

A total of Taka 57,87,40,000 was earmarked under this head.

In the circular, signed by Nurul Islam, Deputy Director (Finance-Revenue) of the DPE, it was stated that the expenditure must be made through the Integrated Budget and Accounting System (iBAS++) and used solely for the designated July-centric programmes. Any deviation or misuse will hold the concerned expenditure officer personally liable.

All unspent funds must be surrendered to the government by June 30, 2026, and the directive has received the approval of the Director General.

Copies of the fund allocation have been forwarded to the Chief Accounts and Finance Officer of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, all district and upazila accounts officers, and other relevant offices.

Highlighting the significance of the programme, the DPE Director General said that this is part of a broader initiative by the Directorate to preserve the historical legacy of July. These cultural activities will not only pay tribute to the martyrs but also educate the next generation about the events that shaped the nation's democratic journey.