He made the announcement at a
briefing held at the conference room of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs at
11am on Tuesday.
The culture minister said the
inauguration ceremony will begin at 9am on Wednesday. Prime Minister Tarique
Rahman will attend the event as the chief guest and unveil the plaque of the
museum.
After the inauguration, the
prime minister will visit different galleries and exhibitions of the museum and
view preserved artefacts, photographs, documents and memorabilia related to the
July uprising.
The minister said entry to
the museum on the inauguration day will be reserved for invited guests and
families of those who were killed during the July uprising. The museum will be
opened to the general public from Thursday, August 6.
He said the museum has been
established to preserve the history of the democratic movement, highlight the
sacrifices of martyrs and July fighters, and present the events of the uprising
to future generations.
During the inauguration
ceremony, July fighters and family members of martyrs will share their
memories. A documentary highlighting the events of the July uprising, public
participation and the history of the movement will also be screened.
The cultural segment of the
programme will feature patriotic songs, recitations and other performances
reflecting the spirit of the July uprising, he added.
Visitors will be able to buy tickets online to enter the museum. Ticket prices have been fixed at Tk 50 for adults and Tk 25 for children.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Published Date : August 4, 2026
