July Uprising a collective will Bangladesh's people for democracy: Nepal

Nepal's Communication and Information Technology Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung on Tuesday described the July Mass Uprising as a 'collective will of the people of Bangladesh for democracy' and a momentum created by the new generation.

He underlined the long-standing friendly relations between Bangladesh and Nepal and assured Nepal's full support to the government towards a democratic transition.

The Nepalese Minister recalled the collaboration in various sectors, including trade, investment, tourism, ICT and people- to-people contact and stressed the need for forging new cooperation between the two friendly nations in this inter-connected world.

Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu observed the 'July Mass Uprising Day' with due solemnity and fervour in its premises.

The Nepalese Minister joined the event as the guest of honour and Secretary General of SAARC Md Golam Sarwar attended as a special guest.

A good number of local civil society members, including former Ambassadors of Nepal to Bangladesh, prominent businessmen and entrepreneurs, doctors, other professionals and members of Bangladesh community, participated in the programme.

Officials and representatives from regional organisations like SAARC Secretariat, ICIMOD, UNICEF and different societies and organisations were also present during the celebration of the Day'.

The event started with playing the national anthems of Nepal and Bangladesh.

Later, a one-minute silence was observed to pay homage and tributes to the martyrs of the Mass Uprising.

Messages from the President and Chief Adviser of Bangladesh were read out and a documentary titled 'July Anirban' was screened during the event.

The Secretary-General of SAARC referred July Mass Uprising as an unprecedented event in the history of Bangladesh, in his speech.

He paid tributes to the martyrs who made ultimate sacrifices for the economic and political freedom of the people of Bangladesh.

Recalling the great roles of the July fighters in emancipating the people from a long-drawn authoritarian rule, Bangladesh Ambassador to Nepal Md Shafiqur Rahman commended the young generation, Gen Z—who rose up against oppression, and deprivation in all forms, particularly, ending a fascist regime and restoring democracy in the country.

He also thanked the expatriate Bangladeshis for their heroic role in the July Mass Uprising.

Terming the Uprising as an opportunity, he urged all stakeholders to work together to supporting the initiatives of the interim government in building a democratic and prosperous Bangladesh.

Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu said they are organizing a series of events as part its observance of 'July Revival Ceremonies-2025'.