Dhaka:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the July Memorial at Osmani Udyan, commemorating the martyrs of the July Mass Uprising. Family members of four martyrs were present at the ceremony.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Prime Minister also inaugurated the renovated Osmani Udyan, a 23-acre historic site redeveloped into a modern recreational area with enhanced greenery, walking paths, and amenities for city residents.
The July Memorial, standing 90 feet high on nearly one acre, displays the names of 834 martyrs of the 2024 July Mass Uprising using laser cutting. It features 20 symbolic grave markers and relief sculptures depicting Bangladesh's historic struggles, including the 1952 Language Movement and the 1971 Liberation War. The outer relief measures 163 feet by 4.5 feet, while the inner one is 171 feet by 7.5 feet.
Osmani Udyan's renovation includes new and refurbished water bodies, preserved trees, and additional greenery. The park offers 3.1 kilometers of walking paths, a gymnasium, a pagoda, public amenities, and parking. It features a 50,000-liter rainwater harvesting system and an elevated pathway as part of its two-tier design.
After the inauguration, Tarique Rahman planted a sapling at the memorial and toured the renovated park, including its library. The event was attended by several ministers and city corporation administrators. These projects aim to honor those who died in the July Mass Uprising and improve the urban environment in the capital.