Dhaka, July 2 -- The country on Tuesday observed the first anniversary of the historic July Uprising, which a year ago led to the end of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 16-year tenure. Daylong programmes were held across the nation to pay tribute to student martyrs - most notably university student Abu Sayeed - and to reflect on the mass student-led movement that galvanised nationwide calls for democratic change.
From early morning, events unfolded in cities and university campuses through rallies, remembrance processions, prayer gatherings, panel discussions, and cultural performances. These activities were marked by renewed appeals to safeguard the democratic achievements of 2024.
The newly formed National Citizen Party (NCP) comm...