Special programme from 1 July to commemorate July uprising
The main objective of the programme is to bring back the feeling that the whole of Bangladesh is united with July spirit
Initiatives have been taken to hold a special programme from 1 July to commemorate the July uprising, Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki said today (19 June).
Speaking at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy, he said the programme will begin from 1 July but the main event will start on 14 July which will continue till 5 August.
The cultural adviser said the main objective of the programme is to bring back the feeling that the whole of Bangladesh is united with July spirit.
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Farooki mentioned that the Chief Adviser's Press Wing will provide details about the July uprising-related programme next Monday.
Speaking at the press briefing, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said nine advisers were present in today's council of advisers meeting.
Two other important issues were decided in the meeting, he said, adding that a committee has been formed on the autonomy of Bangladesh Betar and Television.
The committee will be led by Education Adviser CR Abrar, he said.
A committee has been formed for the July Proclamation, Shafiqul said, adding that the July Proclamation is a demand of the students and the people.
The committee, led by Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud, has been formed so that the July Proclamation can be made before 5 August, he said.
There will be a few more advisers in the committee and it will work with students and political parties to quickly prepare the July Proclamation, the press secretary said.
