Dhaka, July 31 -- The 'July Uprising Book Fair 2025' was inaugurated on Wednesday at the premises of Bangla Academy, marking the anniversary of the historic July Uprising.

The fair has been organized by the Bangladesh Publishers and Booksellers Association, with support from Bangla Academy and under the patronage of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs.

The inauguration ceremony, held at 5pm, was graced by Kazi Lulul Makh Min, mother of martyred activist Fahmin Jafar, who officially opened the fair.

In a brief yet emotional address, she said, "The blood of my child is entwined with the July Uprising. Through this book fair, we are remembering that historic event and honoring those, like my son Fahmin Jafar, who stood fearlessly in the face...