Nation observing solemn mourning on July Shaheed Day
As part of the observance, the national flag is flown at half-mast at all government, semi-government, autonomous and educational institutions, as well as at all government and non-government buildings and Bangladesh missions abroad
The government is observing Wednesday (16 July), as a day of national mourning to commemorate "July Shaheed Day."
The day marks the death of Abu Sayed, a student of Begum Rokeya University, who was shot and killed by police in Rangpur during an anti-quota protest on 16 July last year.
In recognition of the incident, the government has officially declared 16 July as 'July Shaheed Day.'
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A gazette notification issued by the Cabinet Division yesterday (15 July) announced the state observance of mourning on this occasion.
As part of the observance, the national flag is flown at half-mast at all government, semi-government, autonomous and educational institutions, as well as at all government and non-government buildings and Bangladesh missions abroad.
Special prayers will be offered at all mosques and other places of worship across the country today, seeking divine blessings for the departed souls.
The Islamic Foundation has requested all khatibs, imams, and mosque committees to organise special prayers and munajat across the country following Zohr prayers and seek eternal peace for the martyrs of the July uprising.
The Islamic Foundation will also host a special prayer session at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque at 1:30pm today.
