JULY UPRISING: Nationwide film screenings to commemorate one year

To honour the July Uprising, films such as ‘People Who Fought for Us’ and ‘Digital Security Act: Story of Mushtaq Ahmed’ was screened at key locations across Bangladesh on Sunday.

Commemorative rallies and cultural events were also set to take place in Dhaka’s Mirpur 10 and Basila areas paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the movement.

In observance of ‘Genocide and Student Resistance Day’ on July 20, a series of music videos-most notably ‘Deshta Tomar Baper Naki’ -was widely circulated on social media platforms.

As part of the day’s events, the sixth installment of the documentary series ‘Testimony of a Martyr’s Family’ was aired, alongside video featuring personal memories from a participant in the July protests. -Entertainment Desk