Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Tuesday observed the July Uprising Day. Photo: BSS

NEW DELHI, Aug 5, 2025 (BSS) –The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Tuesday observed the July Uprising Day that led to the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s autocratic government on August 5, 2024.

The event began with reading out the messages from President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.

Chief Adviser Dr. Yunus remarked that the sacrifices made during the uprising would be meaningful only if the country is transformed into a "truly public welfare state."

Two documentaries on the events of the July uprising were screened during the program. 

Dr. Nabila Idris, a commissioner of the Commission of Enquiry on Enforced Disappearances, addressed the gathering via a pre-recorded video message in which she shared her experiences supporting student protestors on the frontlines.

Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India, M Riaz Hamidullah, described the July Uprising as a “completely spontaneous” movement that paved the way for a new vision of Bangladesh.

Faisal Mahmud, Minister (Press) at the High Commission, also addressed the audience.
The event, held at the Mission’s Maitri Hall, was attended by Bangladeshi students from various educational institutions in India.