July Uprising Day Observed with Tribute and Thought at BTRC
To commemorate the heroism and sacrifice of martyrs and fighters of the July Uprising, the Posts and Telecommunications Division observed July Uprising Day 2025 with students, parents, officials, and staff.
On Monday, August 4, a discussion session and prayer ceremony were held at the BTRC conference room in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar. Prizes were awarded to winners of various competitions organized to mark the day.
Among the student speakers, Nahida Sultana Orpi and Adiba Kadir Tanzim from class 10 of T&T Adarsha Girls' School received special recognition.
The students remarked, “The movement began in 2018 but reached its culmination on July 36. Though it started at the university level, even primary school students took part. Any form of brutality causes trauma. There are still harsh realities in society. Everyone must be ensured the right to speak and tell the truth through self-development.”
Delivering the keynote speech, Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant in charge of the Posts, Telecommunications, and ICT Division under the Chief Adviser, said, “The July Uprising is both our responsibility and our passion. We aim to implement reforms so that such movements don't need to recur. We want the legislature, executive, and judiciary to be independent, preventing elected governments from becoming fascist. The July Uprising has made us politically conscious.”
He further pledged that within the next year, digital labs will be established in educational institutions outside Dhaka under the Ministry's purview. He also expressed commitment to enhancing the overall learning environment.
“We are working to ensure equitable telecommunications and services. Though progress may be slow, it will be completed before the next election. We aim to establish an equitable distribution system in the budget and guarantee equal access to digital services for all citizens,” he added.
Shish Haider Chowdhury, Secretary of the ICT Division, said in his speech, “When mainstream politicians fail, students emerge like Ababil birds. Fearless students did not shy away from abduction, murder, or mirror rooms. We are beneficiaries of their sacrifices. Their debt must be repaid through justice, reform, and democratic elections.”
BTRC Chairman Major General (Retd.) Md. Emdad Ul Bari, speaking as a special guest, recalled, “Helmeted forces were deployed to suppress the July Movement. At that time, I was head of BUP and stood with the students on the ground. When students were silenced on campus, they exploded in rage. Initially, teachers and parents joined, and soon common people rose against the tyranny. This proved that people are the true source of power.”
He added, “Thanks to technological advancement, it is no longer possible to keep the masses misinformed. However, a concern remains—we have now entered a race of insects at the individual level. We have collectively accepted bribery and corruption. We must escape this and establish freedom of expression.”
Presiding over the event, newly appointed Telecom Secretary Abdun Naser said he was a beneficiary of the equity won through the July Uprising. “Ekush (21st February) taught us never to bow. After the autonomy movement, July 24 has ensured equity. We believe government officials must follow orders as needed, but they should always remain loyal to the state.”
The event began with a welcome speech by Joint Secretary Shah Alam.
