Bangladesh is observing the ‘July Uprising Day’ on Tuesday (August 5), commemorating the July martyrs.

The interim government, political parties and socio-cultural organisations have arranged a series of programmes to honour the sacrifices of those including students who took to the streets against misrule and autocracy.

Tuesday’s observance will include tributes, processions and cultural performances, highlighting the importance of the day.

The day is a public holiday. The July declaration is scheduled to be presented at 5PM at the South Plaza of the Jaiya Sangsad. Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will read out the July Declaration. Bangladesh Television will broadcast the event live.

The interim government formed a 36-member national committee to oversee the observance of mass uprising days in July and August and marking the anniversary of the movement.

Besides, a 36-day long programme was observed from July 1 to August 5 to mark the anniversary.