ISLAMABAD, Jul 16 (APP):The Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad Thursday observed July, Martyrs’ Day and paid tribute to those who lost their lives during the July, 2024 Uprising in Bangladesh. The diplomats, members of the Bangladeshi community, academics, researchers and public figures attended the event and discussed the significance of the uprising, democratic developments in Bangladesh and the progress in Bangladesh-Pakistan relations. The programme started with the recitation of the …
Bangladesh High Commission marked July Martyrs’ Day in Islamabad, speakers recalled July uprising and democratic transit
ISLAMABAD, Jul 16 (APP):The Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad Thursday observed July, Martyrs’ Day and paid tribute to those who lost their lives during the July, 2024 Uprising in Bangladesh.
The diplomats, members of the Bangladeshi community, academics, researchers and public figures attended the event and discussed the significance of the uprising, democratic developments in Bangladesh and the progress in Bangladesh-Pakistan relations.
The programme started with the recitation of the Holy Quran at the conference room of the High Commission. Participants observed a minute of silence in memory of the July martyrs, while messages of the President and Prime Minister of Bangladesh were read out on the occasion.
Members of the Bangladeshi community in Islamabad, officials of the High Commission, Chairman of the Pathfinder Group in Pakistan Ikram Sehgal, Senior Research Fellow at the Islamabad Policy Research Institute Ambassador Asif Ali Khan Durrani, Principal of the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies at NUST University Maj Gen (Retd) Zahid Mahmood, Marriott Hotel Director Amna Salman Kadir and Jang Group Special Report Editor M. Saleh Zaafir took part in the discussion.
The speakers paid tribute to those who lost their lives during the July Uprising and acknowledged their contribution to the democratic process in Bangladesh. They said developments after the uprising strengthened democratic institutions and contributed to improved relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
The participants stated that the mass uprising reflected the collective aspirations and sacrifices of the people seeking democratic governance. They said the events highlighted the role of citizens in shaping the future of the state and underscored the responsibility of institutions to safeguard rights, justice and public welfare.
The speakers said the spirit of July continued to support efforts aimed at building a democratic, accountable and inclusive society. They noted that the government remained committed to recognizing the sacrifices of those affected by the uprising, supporting their families, rehabilitating the injured and ensuring legal proceedings in cases related to the killings.
Addressing the gathering, the High Commissioner remembered those who lost their lives and those who sustained injuries during the July Movement. He expressed condolences to the families of the martyrs and acknowledged the sacrifices of citizens who participated in the movement and the mass protests.
He said that on July 16, 2024, at least six people, including Begum Rokeya University student Abu Sayeed and Chittagong college student Mohammad Wasim Akram, lost their lives in police firing during anti-government protests in Rangpur. He also referred to the arrests, detentions and actions taken against students of public universities and highlighted the participation of students from private educational institutions and members of the public in the movement.
The event concluded with special prayers for those who lost their lives during the July Uprising and for peace, stability and progress in Bangladesh.
