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DHAKA, July 16, 2026 (BSS)- Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan today expressed  his firm resolve to build a prosperous and democratic Bangladesh inspired by the spirit of all the martyrs of the July Mass Uprising, including Abu Sayed and Wasim Akram, the first martyrs of the anti-fascist movement.

The minister made the remarks after placing wreaths at the July Shaheed Gono Kobor at Rayer Bazar Martyred Intellectuals Memorial here and offering prayers seeking eternal peace for the departed soul of the martyrs.

Secretary of the ministry Ashraful Islam and senior officials were present. 

The minister said, "On this day, Abu Sayed, a distinguished son of Rangpur and Wasim Akram, a distinguished son of Chattogram, embraced martyrdom as the first martyrs of the anti-fascist movement."

"When their chests were riddled with bullets fired by the fascist government, the movement gained a comprehensive and widespread momentum," he said.

"As a result, on August 5, with the participation of the entire nation, we achieved final success and fascism fallen down," he added.

Azam further said the nation would remember this day for generations to come.

"July 16, along with the entire July Mass Uprising, will remain our principal inspiration for establishing democracy and building a prosperous country in the days ahead," he said.

"Inspired by this spirit, the government of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has begun its journey as an elected and representative government," he added.

The minister paid rich tribute to the memories of the martyrs and called upon people from all walks of life to join the country's democratic journey.