Dhaka University has announced a series of programmes to commemorate the second anniversary of the historic July Mass Uprising, including the foundation stone laying of a memorial monument, the establishment of a memory corner at the Central Library, and discussions reflecting on the movement.
The decisions were taken at a preparatory meeting held on Tuesday at the Professor Abdul Matin Chowdhury Virtual Classroom, chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr. A B M Obaidul Islam, according to the public relation office of the university.
The meeting was attended by Pro-VC (Admin) Prof Dr. Mohammed Almujaddade Alfasane, deans of different faculties, provosts of residential halls, the university proctor, Acting Registrar, heads of offices, and representatives of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) and student organizations.
Participants reviewed the overall preparations for observing the anniversary and discussed plans for various commemorative activities.
One of the key decisions was to lay the foundation stone of the university's proposed July Memorial Monument on August 5, 2026. To oversee the project, the university formed a committee headed by the Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, with Proctor serving as member secretary.
The meeting also approved the establishment of a July Memory Corner at the Dhaka University Central Library to preserve documents and materials related to the uprising. A separate committee, also led by the Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts with the Acting University Librarian as member secretary, will implement the initiative.
As part of the observance, a discussion programme focusing on the July Mass Uprising will be held at the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) auditorium on August 5. Individual faculties and residential halls will also organize their own commemorative events.
Special prayers will be offered at the university's Central Mosque, mosques in residential halls and university housing areas, as well as at other places of worship, seeking eternal peace for those killed in the uprising and the speedy recovery of those who were injured.
The meeting also decided to observe Women's Day on the university campus every year on July 14.