State Mourning declared on July 16

The government has decided to observe state mourning on Wednesday (July 16) on the occasion of 'July Martyrs' Day'.

A notification in this regard was issued by the Cabinet Division on Tuesday.

The notification signed by Cabinet Secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid said that the government has decided to observe state mourning on Wednesday, July 16, on the occasion of 'July Martyrs' Day'.

On this day, all government, semi-government and autonomous institutions and educational institutions in Bangladesh, including all government and private buildings, and Bangladesh missions abroad will be set half-mast.

It also said that special prayers will be held in all mosques of Bangladesh on Wednesday for the forgiveness of the martyrs. Special prayers will also be organized in other religious institutions for the peace of their souls.