Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain spoke at the inauguration session of a month-long photography and graffiti exhibition at the Foreign Service Academy (FSA) this afternoon. Photo: MoFA

DHAKA, July 16, 2025 (BSS) – Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain today said the history of the July movement will serve as a mirror for future leaders of Bangladesh, reminding them of the distinctions between justice and injustice, who stood where, who spoke the truth, and who ultimately paid the price.

He made the remarks while inaugurating a month-long photography and graffiti exhibition at the Foreign Service Academy (FSA) this afternoon. Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized the event as part of the Interim Government’s “July Reawakening” programme and “July Martyrs’ Day 2025.”

“We want to remember the past not with sorrow but with pride,” the adviser said, urging that the pride should reflect in the nation’s daily thoughts, perspectives, and sense of responsibility.

Paying tribute to those martyred in the July-August 2024 uprising, he wished speedy recovery for those who are still under treatment.

Terming the exhibition more than a cultural event, the adviser said it carries a clear message so that the sacrifices, courage, truths, and events of that time do not fade from national memory and remain alive for the next generation.

“Preserving these memories is the responsibility of the state, and this exhibition is part of that effort. We wanted to present something that would make people think and leave a lasting impression on their minds,” he said.

The adviser noted that the July movement evolved into a people’s movement that transcended classes and professions, uniting people in the fight for justice and human rights, beyond partisan boundaries.

“This initiative is a small but important effort to ensure people see, reflect, question, and remember,” he said, expressing hope that the spirit of the July Reawakening will keep the nation vigilant on the path of justice and democracy.