The government has published  a gazette listing the name of 834 martyrs of the July-August mass uprising. The Liberation War Affairs Ministry issued the gazette notification on Thursday. Besides the names, gazette numbers, medical case IDs, father's names, current addresses and permanent addresses were mentioned in the list. 13 universities renamed, dropping names of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Sheikh Hasina The first-phase final list of those who were martyred or injured during the historic mass uprising of July and August 2024 was published on the official website, accessible at https://medical-info.dghs.gov.bd/public on January 1. Over 1000 people were killed and many injured in attacks by law enforcers and then ruling party men during the mass uprising which spanned from July 15 to August 5. Those who were affected during this period but were not included in the first-phase list are invited to submit their applications for consideration with necessary documents, said a Health Ministry handout. Interim Govt to hold all-party conference over July Proclamation Thursday On October 6, last year, the interim government published a preliminary list of people who died during the student-led mass upsurge in July and August. The government published a draft list of 708 names on the website of the Health Services Division under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on September 24, 2024.

A human chain has called for the swift provision of assistance to the families of those martyred in the July uprising. Speaking at the human chain organized in front of the National Press Club today, aimed at securing the demands of the injured and families of the martyred front-liners of the July uprising, Nasir Uddin Ahmed, Associate Professor of the English Department at Jagannath University, emphasized the urgency of support for the victims. "During the Liberation War, countless people fought for the country’s independence. However, one family tried to monopolize the fruits of that struggle, but the people did not allow it. After the July Revolution, many claimed to be the vanguard of the movement, but the truth is, no one was the vanguard. The July uprising did not happen in a single day. Therefore, those who claim that the movement happened because of them have no right to make such statements. The movement was led by students, teachers, workers, and ordinary people who stood against the brutalities of the administration," he said. Human chain at DU demands release of innocent BDR members He further stressed the need for immediate assistance to the families of those killed in the uprising and quick medical care for the injured. "Every murder during the July uprising has clear evidence. We urge the interim government to complete the judicial process as soon as possible. Identifying those who died in the movement is not difficult, yet you are not doing it. You are not even taking care of the wounded who are suffering in hospitals. You have forgotten that it is because of the sacrifices of these people that you are in power today." "The time has come to steer the country in the right direction. This requires proper policies and providing comfort to the people. If you fail to provide relief to the people, they will block your smooth path. Therefore, hold elections as soon as possible to establish the people's rights," he said.

Six bodies of martyrs from the July uprising have been found in the forensic department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The special cell for the July mass uprising at DMCH revealed this during a press conference  on Friday. The identities of the bodies are as follows: an unidentified male (20), an unidentified male (25), an unidentified male (22), an unidentified male (30), an unidentified female (32), and Enamul (25). The forensic team has completed autopsies and collected DNA samples. Reports indicate that five individuals died from injuries, while one succumbed to a fall from a height. July-August Uprising: Final list of martyrs, injured released Cell secretary Hasan Inam said, "While conducting routine work, we discovered that six unidentified bodies of martyrs from the mass uprising were at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. This morning, our team visited Shahbagh Police Station to gather detailed information. Officer-in-charge Khalid Mansur confirmed that six bodies were in the morgue." "The special team inspected the bodies on-site and found that five died from injuries, while one died from a fall. We collected DNA samples and other evidence. Shahbagh Police informed us that these bodies belong to the anti-discrimination student movement, leading us to believe they are martyrs of the July mass uprising. However, the police have not clarified when the bodies were brought here," he added. The special cell urged anyone missing a person of the mentioned ages to contact them at the following mobile number 01621324187.

Bangladeshis at home and abroad celebrated Bangladesh’s 52nd Victory Day on Friday paying deep homage to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the country during the Liberation War. Imbued with the spirit of the Liberation War and new energy, people from all walks of life joined various programmes paying profound tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the country during the Liberation War in 1971. After a bloodstained nine-month-long war and at the cost of the supreme sacrifice of three million martyrs and the honour of nearly half a million mothers and sisters, Bangladesh finally gained its freedom as an independent country on this glorious day, December 16, 1971 with the surrender of Pakistani occupation forces. Along with the government, different socio-political, educational and cultural institutions and organisations chalked out a series of programmes to celebrate the day. Bangladeshis at home and abroad also celebrated the day. The day’s programme began with a 31-gun salute. Read more: President inspects Victory Day parade President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid tributes to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing wreaths at the National Mausoleum in Savar with the rising of the sun. Freedom fighters and their family members, foreign diplomats, leaders of Awami League, BNP and different other political and social organisations and people from all walks of life also placed wreaths at the National Memorial paying tributes to the martyrs.

BNP on Friday paid homage to the martyred freedom fighters who made the supreme sacrifice for the country during the Liberation War in 1971, by placing wreaths at the National Mausoleum in Savar, marking the Victory Day. BNP's standing committee member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain together with party senior leaders placed wreaths at the memorial around 9am. Later, they placed wreaths at the grave of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman at Sher-e-Banglanagar in the capital. Read more: BNP leaders, activists being treated inhumanely in jail: BNP The BNP leaders also offered a monajat seeking salvation of Zia’s departed soul. Khandaker Mosharraf told the reporters, “On this victory day, we hope, we expect - the dictator-fascist government will be ousted from Bangladesh, democracy will be re-established, people's government will be established.” Replying to Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader’s remark on BNP’s connection with militancy, he said this government is distorting the history of the liberation war to stay in power, distorting the 50-year history of Bangladesh for their own advantage. “But people are aware. People will judge whether they (Awami League government) are right, or whether people are right.” BNP also took out a colourful ‘V Day Rally’ around 2:30pm from Nayapaltan in front of BNP’s Central office. Read more: Oust govt to materialise dreams of martyred intellectuals: BNP BNP’s different units and associate bodies also marked the day with various programmes across the country. Earlier in the morning, they hoisted national and party flags atop the party offices marking the Victory Day. The nation has celebrated the Victory Day on Friday to pay deep homage to the martyrs of the Liberation War. After a bloodstained nine-month-long war and at the cost of the supreme sacrifice of three million martyrs and the honour of nearly half a million mothers and sisters, Bangladesh finally gained its freedom as an independent country on this glorious day, December 16, 1971 with the surrender of Pakistani occupation forces.

President Abdul Hamid on Monday paid tribute to the martyred members of Armed Forces on the occasion of Armed Forces Day-2022. He placed a wreath at the altar of Shikha Anirban (flame eternal) at Dhaka Cantonment this morning. Read more: Armed Forces Day: PM pays tribute at Shikha Anirban Hamid, also the supreme commander of the Armed Forces, stood in solemn silence for some time to show profound respect to the memories of the martyrs members of armed forces, who made supreme sacrifices during the Liberation War.

Awami League and its associate organisations on Saturday paid tributes to the martyrs of the August 21 grenade attack that left 24 killed and hundreds injured 17 years ago.   Among the dead was Ivy Rahman, the women affairs secretary of Awami League, as hand grenades rained on an anti-terrorism rally addressed by then Opposition leader Sheikh Hasina  at Bangabandhu Avenue. She narrowly escaped the attack. Also read: 17th anniversary of Grenade Attack on AL rally beckons AL leaders and workers gathered at the site of the attack and stood in silence for a few minutes before placing wreaths there in the morning. In observance of the day the ruling party also held a discussion meeting where Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina spoke virtually. Also read: Bangladesh observes 17th anniversary of Dhaka grenade attack

With air raid sirens wailing and flags at half-staff, China held a three-minute nationwide moment of reflection on Saturday to honor those who have died in the coronavirus outbreak, especially "martyrs" who fell while fighting what has become a global pandemic.