Govt declares 5 August 'July Mass Uprising Day', 8 August 'New Bangladesh Day', 16 July 'Martyr Abu Sayed Day'
All concerned ministries, departments and organisations have been asked to properly implement it
The image captured protesters of the student-led uprising storming Ganabhaban holding Bangladesh's national flag after former prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country. Photo: KM Asad-AFP/Getty Images
The government has officially declared 5 August as 'July Mass Uprising Day', 8 August as 'New Bangladesh Day', and 16 July as 'Martyr Abu Sayed Day', to be observed annually.
According to separate circulars issued by the Cabinet Division today (25 June), these days have been categorised under the observance of national and international days, with 5 August listed under the 'Ka' category and 8 August and 16 July under the 'Kha' category, reports BSS.
All concerned ministries, departments and organisations have been asked to implement it properly.
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