Drone show, cultural prog at Central Shaheed Minar to mark July Uprising

Entertainment Desk :

To commemorate the historic July Uprising, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), has organised a month-long series of programmes aimed at reviving the spirit of the movement.

As part of the initiative, a special event was held on July 14 at the Central Shaheed Minar featuring a cultural programme and a musical drone show, said a press release.

Titled ‘Mora Jhonjhar Moto Udyam’, the cultural segment began with a rendition of the national anthem performed by artistes from the BSA, University of Dhaka’s Department of Music, and popular singer Shayan.

At 7:00pm, the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs screened the documentary ‘July Women’, highlighting the contributions of women to the uprising. Singer Shayan then took the stage with a series of songs including ‘Ami Julyr Golpo Bolbo’, ‘Ami-i Bangladesh’, and ‘Amar Naam Palestine’, among others.

Throughout the evening, family members of July martyrs and participants of the movement, including academics, activists, and students, shared memories of the uprising.

Musical performances were delivered by bands including F Minor, who performed songs such as ‘Songoti’, ‘Ochirjibir Prarthona’, ‘Alo Asbei’, and ‘Mukti’. Singers Parsha Mahjabeen and Elita Karim also captivated the audience with songs like ‘Muktir Mondir’, ‘Mora Jonjhar Moto Uddam’, ‘Ami Banglay Gaan Gai’, and ‘Pallashir Prantor.’

The event was attended by Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, Women and Children Affairs Adviser Sharmin Esmurshed, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul, and other government advisers, alongside officials from the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and the BSA.