Foundation stone of July Memorial laid at DU
Commemorating the martyrs, the VC said the July Mass Uprising marked a turning point in the country's history.
DU Vice-Chancellor Prof ABM Obaidul Islam at the inauguration of the foundation stone on 5 August, 2026. Photo: UNB
Dhaka University (DU) today (5 August) laid the foundation stone of the July Memorial, a monument to commemorate those killed during the July 2024 Mass Uprising.
DU Vice-Chancellor Prof ABM Obaidul Islam inaugurated the foundation stone at 10:38am as part of the university's observance of the 2nd anniversary of the uprising.
Among those present were the fathers of July martyrs Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mugdho, Farhan Faiyaz and Shaykh Ashabul Yamin, DU pro-vice chancellors, treasurer, deans of different faculties, the proctor, teachers, officers and students.
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Speaking at the ceremony, the VC said the July Mass Uprising marked a turning point in the country's history.
