BNP is set to hold a discussion titled ‘Mass Uprising 2024: National Unity and Democratic Journey’ at the China-Bangladesh Friendship Conference Centre in the capital on Tuesday afternoon, inaugurating its 36-day-long extensive programme to mark the first anniversary of the July-August mass uprising.

BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia will virtually addressed the programme, scheduled to begin at 3pm as the chief guest, said Sayrul Kabir Khan, a member of the party’s media cell.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is expected to inaugurate the event by joining virtually from the United Kingdom.

Sayrul said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir will attend the event as a special guest, while Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi will preside over the programme.

He said family members of those who lost their lives in past political movements, including last year’s mass uprising, will speak at the event.

BNP to launch ‘July-August Uprising’ programme Tuesday

With this event, the BNP’s 36-day-long extensive programme titled ‘July-August Uprising: Mourning and Victory Observance’ will formally begin. 

Senior leaders from various political parties and families of those who were martyred or injured during last year’s mass uprising and the democratic movements have been invited to join the event.

Earlier, on June 26, the party announced a series of programmes to be held from July 1 to August 6, marking the first anniversary of the July-August mass uprising, which resulted in the ousting of autocratic ruler Sheikh Hasina from power on August 5, 2024.

The programmes include discussion meetings, rallies, blood donation drives, graffiti art, street theatre, football tournaments, events on children’s rights, and public awareness campaigns on preventing dengue and COVID-19.