The anniversary of last year’s mass uprising that led to the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government will now be officially observed as the Student-Public Uprising Day.
The government has decided to commemorate August 5 as a National Day and Public Holiday, to be observed every year.
The decision was made on Thursday during a special meeting of the Advisory Council, presided over by Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus.
The announcement was confirmed at a press conference held at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka.
Cultural Affairs Advisor Mostofa Sarwar Farooki stated that the day has been declared a public holiday to honor the student-led and public movement that marked a historic turning point in the nation’s political landscape.
In addition, various commemorative events and programs will take place across the country from July 1 to August 5 as part of the first anniversary celebrations of the mass uprising.
Chief Advisor`s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumdar, and Senior Assistant Press Secretary Foyez Ahmed were also present at the press conference.
