Today, the July Uprising Day was observed in Cumilla through various programmes. Photo: BSS

CUMILLA, Aug 5, 2025 (BSS) - The July Uprising Day was observed in the district through various programmes organized by the district administration and different political and socio-cultural organizations.

Marking the day, the district administration arranged discussion meetings, receptions for martyr families and July fighters, cultural events, and a victory rally.

The day's programmes began this morning with paying tribute to martyr Masum Miah by placing wreaths on his grave in the city's North Rampur area.

Later, a discussion and reception programme for the families of martyrs and July fighters was held at the District Shilpakala Academy auditorium.

Deputy Commissioner Md Amirul Kaysar presided over the function. It was addressed, among others, by Cumilla Police Superintendent Nazir Ahmed Khan, BNP Chairperson's Advisor Amin Ur Rashid Yasin, Cumilla Metropolitan BNP President Udbatul Bari Abu, Cumilla Metropolitan Jamaat Ameer Kazi Din Mohammad, and leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.

At the end of the event, the families of the martyrs and July fighters were honoured.

A cultural programme followed, with performances by local artistes.

Earlier in the morning, Cumilla Metropolitan Unit Chhatra Shibir brought out a colourful victory rally.

The rally paraded different streets of the city and ended at Pubali Chattar.

Cumilla Metropolitan Chhatra Shibir President Hasan Ahmed, Secretary Nazmul Panchayat, Organizational Secretary Aqib Abdullah, and Victoria College Branch Chhatra Shibir President Monir Hossain, among others, spoke at the event.

In the afternoon, various organizations including district and metropolitan units of BNP, Jubo Dal, Chhatra Dal, and Sramik Dal also held discussion meetings and brought out victory rallies.