A special discussion and film screening titled “Mothers of July” was held on Saturday in Cox’s Bazar, commemorating the brave women who sent their children to the frontlines of the historic July uprising.
The event, organized by the District Administration, was hosted at the Deputy Commissioner’s conference room, with support from the District Information Office and the Department of Women Affairs. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Salahuddin presided over the program.
At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner paid heartfelt tribute to the four martyred sons of Cox’s Bazar and to all those who took part in the July uprising. “Despite overwhelming fear and uncertainty, the mothers of July made the ultimate sacrifice by sending their sons to fight for a nation free from tyranny,” he said. “Their heroism continues to inspire the nation.”
Speakers included Additional District Magistrate Shahidul Alam, District Information Officer Abduch Sattar, student representatives Zinia Sharmin Ria and Faria Binte Chowdhury, as well as surviving freedom fighters of the July movement and the mothers who bore the cost of that struggle.
They described the July 24 People’s Uprising as a battle to reclaim the basic rights and existence of ordinary citizens. Speakers reaffirmed their commitment to building a just and equitable Bangladesh, preserving the spirit of that historic day.
Following the discussion, a film titled “Mothers of July” was screened. The emotionally charged documentary depicted the brutal killings of young activists by fascist forces, as narrated by the grieving mothers themselves.
The screening left many in the audience—freedom fighters, mothers, and government officials—visibly moved, as the pain and sacrifice of July resonated deeply across generations.
By Abdu Rashid Manik
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