‘Celebrating July 36’ in photos

A daylong event titled "Celebrating July 36" has begun at the capital's Manik Mia Avenue, marking the anniversary of the July Mass Uprising.

People from different parts of the city joined the celebration. Photo: Palash Khan

Sculptures covered with newspaper clippings, symbolising the July Uprising, on display at the event venue. Photo: Palash Khan

The programme commenced around noon, with people from various parts of the city, including many the injured protesters or family members of those killed during last year's movement, joining the gathering.

A boy waves a small Bangladeshi flag while enjoying the day out with his father at Manik Mia Avenue. Photo: Palash Khan

Two girls wearing headbands of the Bangladesh flag enjoy ice creams during the celebration at Manik Mia Avenue. Photo: Palash Khan

Organised by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the event will feature the public reading of the July Declaration.

Crowd waves the national flag. Photo: Palash Khan

Professor Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser to the interim government, is scheduled to read the July Declaration at 5:00pm at the South Plaza of the National Parliament.

A wave of people advances towards Manik Mia from different directions, carrying sculptures symbolising the July Uprising to the event venue. Photo: Palash Khan

Bangladesh Television (BTV) will broadcast the event live.

People take photos of an effigy of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina at the celebration venue. Photo: Palash Khan

The chief adviser will later address the nation at 8:20pm.