July Museum to chronicle democratic struggles

The July Mass Uprising Museum would serve as a permanent record of the country’s democratic movements and resistance against authoritarian rule, Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad said.
He made the remarks after visiting the museum on Tuesday. He said the institution has documented different phases of political repression, violence and public resistance in Bangladesh, particularly during the tenure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The Speaker said the sacrifices made by protesters during the July-August uprising, including Abu Sayed, Mugdha and Wasim, would continue to inspire future generations in their pursuit of democracy and justice.

He also noted that the contributions of ordinary people in democratic movements from 1971 to 2024 played a significant role in shaping the country’s political history.

Deputy Speaker Kayser Kamal described the museum as a symbol of the nation’s struggle to restore democracy, saying the memories of those who sacrificed their lives would be preserved through the initiative.

During the visit, the delegation toured several sections of the museum, including exhibits featuring photographs of major political developments, documents related to the July mass uprising, memorials of notable incidents and personal belongings of victims.

Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury said the museum is likely to be opened to the public by late July or early August this year.