DHAKA, July 15, 2026 (BSS) – The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education (MoPME) has finalized a series of programmes to mark with due respect and dignity the July Martyrs' Day on July 16 and July Uprising Day on August 5 to in all educational institutions and offices under its jurisdiction.

The decision was taken at a meeting held recently at the ministry's conference room with ministry Secretary Md. Sakhawat Hossain in the chair.

During the meeting, a detailed plan for observing the two occasions was finalized in line with the programmes taken by the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs.

To mark the July Martyrs' Day on July 16, discussions will be organized at all educational institutions across the country in remembrance of the July martyrs.

On July Uprising Day, to be observed on August 5, educational institutions will arrange essay writing, recitation and drawing competitions along with discussions highlighting the significance of the day.

The Directorate of Primary Education, the Bureau of Non-Formal Education, the National Academy for Primary Education (NAPE), the Shishu Kallyan Trust and the Compulsory Primary Education Implementation Monitoring Unit have been assigned to implement the programmes.

The meeting called upon all concerned departments and institutions to take the necessary steps to ensure the proper observance of the two events.