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The Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday observed July Mass Uprising Day with due solemnity, paying tribute to those who sacrificed their lives during the 2024 mass movement and reaffirming the importance of preserving national unity and democratic values.
The commemorative programme brought together members of the Bangladeshi diaspora, representatives of social and cultural organisations, journalists, community leaders, and officials and staff of the Bangladesh High Commission.
The observance began with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by the reading of messages issued by the President, the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister and the State Minister for Foreign Affairs marking the occasion.
As part of the programme, two documentaries produced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, July’s Letter and Stories Under the Open Sky, were screened, highlighting the events and sacrifices associated with the July 2024 Mass Uprising.
Addressing a discussion on the significance of the day, Bangladesh High Commissioner to Malaysia Manjurul Karim Khan Chowdhury paid profound tribute to those who lost their lives during the movement and expressed gratitude to all who participated, including those who sustained injuries.
He described the July Mass Uprising as a defining chapter in Bangladesh’s history, symbolising the people’s aspirations for justice, democracy and human dignity.
The High Commissioner said the uprising reflected the culmination of years of democratic struggle and public frustration, stressing that the unity forged during the movement should be preserved and strengthened in the national interest.
Several community leaders and representatives of political, professional and social organisations also addressed the programme.
Among the speakers were Engineer Badlur Rahman Khan, President of BNP Malaysia; Talha Mahmud, Vice-President of BNP Malaysia; Md Jasim Uddin, President of Jubo Dal Malaysia; S M Rahman Tanu, President of Swechchhasebak Dal Malaysia; Saidur Rahman Forazi, Chief Executive Officer of CBL Money Transfer; journalist Aminul Islam Ratan; Sheikh Asaduzzaman Masum, Convener of JASAS Malaysia; Md Yusuf Ali, Coordinator of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami in Malaysia; Faisal Sheikh, Senior Vice-President of Gono Odhikar Parishad; Alam Md Rowshan, Member Secretary of the NCP Diaspora Alliance; and students Jarjis Alam and Adiba Ahmed.
The speakers said the movement, which began under the banner of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in July 2024, gradually transformed into a nationwide uprising with the participation of students, teachers, workers, farmers, rickshaw pullers, doctors, lawyers, journalists, intellectuals, cultural activists, businesspeople and citizens from all walks of life.
They paid tribute to martyrs including Abu Sayeed, Mohammad Wasim Akram and Mugdha, as well as all those who lost their lives during the movement, describing their sacrifices as a milestone in Bangladesh’s democratic journey.
The speakers also underscored the importance of safeguarding the unity achieved during the uprising and called on all citizens to work together in building a democratic, just and prosperous Bangladesh.
The programme concluded with a special dua and munajat, seeking eternal peace for the souls of the July martyrs, speedy recovery for those injured during the movement, and continued peace, progress and prosperity for Bangladesh.