A weeklong program began on Monday (July 28) at Chattogram Press Club to remember the July Uprising. At the opening event, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam joined virtually and said, “The July Uprising was not only about Dhaka; Chattogram was one of the main strongholds of this movement. It was our pride and played a key role in resisting fascism.”
Earlier, he officially inaugurated the program online.
Chattogram Deputy Commissioner Farida Khanom said, “Honoring the July martyrs is not just a formality—it’s a lasting memory in our lives. July is a painful month when many of our loved ones were lost. The people who were killed could have become future leaders of this country—administrators, doctors, engineers, teachers, or journalists. They were the fighters on the frontlines of the July movement.”
The interim convenor of Chattogram Press Club said, “We will always support brave initiatives at this club. We dream of a Bangladesh where all citizens are treated equally by law, universities support free thinking, and children’s futures are decided by merit.”
Shafiul Alam, father of martyr Wasim Akram, said, “This government, standing on the blood of martyrs, has failed to punish the killers. Even today, they have not recognized the July Declaration. We have no more hope for justice from this government.”
The event was moderated by Saleh Noman and Miah Mohammad Arif from the July Memorial Committee. Speakers included Jamaat-e-Islami leader Shahjahan Chowdhury, Premier University VC Prof. S.M. Nasrul Qadir, BNP leaders Sheikh Mohammad Mohiuddin and Ahmedul Alam Chowdhury Russell, and leaders from Ganosanghati Andolon and others.
At the program, five family members of July martyrs and 43 frontline fighters were honored. Families of martyrs Wasim Akram, Faisal Ahmed Shanto, Mohammad Faruq, Ishmamul Haque, and Omar Faruq were present.
