Bangladesh Embassy, Kathmandu :  Kathmandu observed the ‘July Mass Uprising Day’ with due solemnity and fervor today in its premises. Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Government of Nepal, H.E. Mr. Prithvi Subba Gurung graced the event as Guest of Honour and Secretary General of SAARC H.E. Md. Golam Sarwar attended the event as Special Guest. A good number of local civil society members including former Ambassadors of Nepal to Bangladesh, prominent businessmen and entrepreneurs, doctors and other professionals participated in the program. Officials/ representatives from regional organizations like SAARC Secretariat, ICIMOD, UNISEF and different societies and organizations were also present during the celebration of the Day’.

Today’s event started with playing the national anthems of Nepal and Bangladesh. Later 1 minute-silence was observed to pay homage and tribute to the martyrs of the Mass Uprising. Messages from the Hon’ble President and Hon’ble Chief Adviser of Bangladesh were read out and a documentary titled “July Anirban” was screened during the event.

In his statement, Hon’ble Minister for Communication and Information Technology of Nepal termed the July Mass Uprising as ‘a collective will of the people of Bangladesh for democracy’ and a momentum created by the new generation. He further underlined the long-standing friendly relations between Bangladesh and Nepal and assured Nepal’s full support to the Government towards a democratic transition. He recalled the collaboration in various sectors including trade, investment, tourism, ICT and people to people contact and stressed for forging new cooperation between the two friendly nations in this inter-connected world.

The Secretary-General of SAARC referred July Mass Uprising as an unprecedented event in the history of Bangladesh, in his speech as Special Guest. He paid tribute to the martyrs who made ultimate sacrifices for the economic and political freedom of the people of Bangladesh.

Recalling the great roles of the July fighters in emancipating the people from a long-drawn authoritarian rule, Bangladesh Ambassador commended the young generation, Gen Z—who rose up against oppression, and deprivation in all forms, particularly, ending a fascist regime and restoring democracy in the country. He also thanked the expatriate Bangladeshis for their heroic role in the July Mass Uprising. Terming the Uprising as an opportunity, he urged all stakeholders to work together to supporting the initiatives of the interim government in building a democratic and prosperous Bangladesh.

Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu is organizing a series of events as part its observance of “July Revival Ceremonies-2025”.