July Memorial Museum to Open August 5, Showcasing History

Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki today spoke at a press conference at Ganabhaban in the capital.

The July Memorial Museum is set to be inaugurated on August 5, as work on the museum nears completion.

Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki announced at a press conference held at Ganabhaban today that preparations are underway for the opening.

He clarified, “The museum will be officially inaugurated on August 5, though it will open to visitors at a later date.”

Women and Children Affairs Adviser Sharmeen S Murshid, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, and Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder were among those present at the event.

Farooki said the museum aims to help visitors understand the reasons behind the July Revolution, the Awami League’s misrule, and the mass uprising that followed.

He added that while a court will conduct trials related to Sheikh Hasina and her associates, the museum intends to allow visitors to form their own judgments regarding Sheikh Hasina’s alleged crimes through the exhibits.

The Cultural Affairs Adviser also mentioned that a legal framework will be established to ensure proper management of the July Memorial Museum.

According to official sources, the museum will display photographs of the July uprising, various memorials, clothing of martyrs, letters, important documents, newspaper clippings from the era, as well as audio-visual materials.

A special section will depict the escape of the dictator and mass killers, including Sheikh Hasina.

The July Memorial Museum will be a part of the Bangladesh National Museum.