The government has announced August 5 as 'July Uprising Day' and August 8 as 'New Bangladesh Day,' commemorating key events in the country's recent history.
The Cabinet Division issued separate circulars on Wednesday confirming the decision.
August 8 marks the day when the interim government was formed following the overthrow of the previous government amid a mass uprising by students and the public.
36-member committee formed to observe mass uprising anniversary in July-August
Besides, the government declared July 16 as Martyr Abu Sayeed Day, in remembrance of the student who was killed in police firing in Rangpur during the mass movement.
Meanwhile, a 36-member national committee was formed to oversee the observance of mass uprising days in July and August, marking the anniversary of last year's student-led movement.
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Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will serve as the chairperson of the committee.
The 36-day long programme will be celebrated from July 1 to August 5 to mark the anniversary of the July Uprising.