Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Mohammad Ejaz on Tuesday inaugurated two newly constructed arches, symbolising the country’s anti-fascist struggle.

The ceremonies were held separately at Agargaon and Progoti Sarani, unveiling the arches built to commemorate the memory of the Anti-Fascist Movement, that culminated in the Uprising.

The arch on Justice Syed Mahbub Morshed Road in Agargaon has been named ‘Mukti Toron’ (Freedom Arch), while the one in front of Badda Buddhist Temple on Progoti Sarani is called ‘Swadhinota Toron’ (Independence Arch).

Speaking at the inauguration of Mukti Toron, Ejaz said, “These arches will remind us of our anti-fascist struggle, in which people from all walks of life participated. They have been constructed to preserve the memory of that movement and to enrich the city’s aesthetics. Our urban spaces should reflect our past struggles and enhance the beauty of the city.”

He also said that just as people ousted oppressors from the country, people must also remove injustice and disorder from the city.

Keeping the city unclean, covering it with banners and posters, or destroying greenery is a form of oppression. It is the responsibility of citizens to protect the city from such harm, he said.

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At the inauguration of Swadhinota Toron, Ejaz noted teachers and students from private universities in this area participated in the July Movement with great courage. This arch has been built to honor and recognize their struggle.

The events were attended by DNCC Chief Engineer Brig Gen Md. Moin Uddin, Regional Executive Officers Md. Zulkar Nayeem and Md. Shadekur Rahman, along with officials and staff from various levels of the DNCC.