Civil Aviation and Tourism and Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin said, the July Uprising is a milestone in the movement struggle of Bangladesh. The July Uprising has started the indomitable journey to build a non-discriminatory and just state.
He said this while speaking as the chief guest at the July Resurgence-2025 program organized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism on the occasion of the July Uprising at the Oasis premises of the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel this Saturday (26 July 2025) afternoon. At the beginning of the program, a minute of silence was observed in memory of the martyrs of the July Uprising.
Sheikh Bashiruddin said, the July Movement has started a new chapter in the history of our state and administration. This chapter is not just about protest or conflict – it is a bold call for optimism and a desire for change and the establishment of people’s rights. It has begun an indomitable journey to build a new, non-discriminatory and just state in Bangladesh. Students led the way in this movement and the general public joined in this movement that day.
He also said, we have increased direct contact with the people, strived to bring about effective change, and most importantly, we have learned to trust the people. People are not just numbers, people are the most important part of the decision-making process. This achievement belongs to all of us. If we can establish service as a responsibility, then we will understand that we have been able to grasp the main lesson of the July Mass Movement. Let us build a state and administration where the voice of the citizen is not ignored, where decisions are based on information and in the public interest, and where the administration becomes the greatest ally of the people.
Under the chairmanship of Nasrin Jahan, Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Lutfe Siddiqui, Special Envoy of the Chief Adviser on International Affairs (Advisor Rank), spoke as a special guest. Abdun Naser Khan, Additional Secretary (Aviation and CA), Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, delivered the welcome speech. Md. Sabbir Ahmed, who lost his sight on August 4 in the student uprising, spoke by reminiscing about the July Uprising.
Speaking as a special guest, Lutfe Siddiqui said, “The many sacrifices made in the July Uprising have created an opportunity to build a new Bangladesh. Emphasis is being placed on employment and economy. Trade, investment, and business are being planned with importance.”
The Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism said, “Youth can never be suppressed. They are impetuous, they are stubborn. When they are stopped, they become more indomitable. The July-August uprising has shown us how stubborn the youth can be.” At this time, he called on the young generation to dedicate themselves to building the country.
Also speaking at the event were Bangladesh Services Limited Managing Director Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman, Pan Pacific Sonargaon Managing Director Israt Hossain Khan, Biman Bangladesh Airlines Managing Director and CEO Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, Civil Aviation Authority Member Operations and Planning Air Commodore Abu Said Mehboob Khan, Bangladesh Tourism Corporation Chairman Saema Shaheen Sultana, US-Bangla Airlines Director General of Flight Operations Zulfiqar Ali, Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) President Abdus Salam Aref, and Bangladesh Tour Operators Association (TOAB) President Mohammad Rafiuzzaman.
The July Uprising program included a painting and blood donation program commemorating the July Uprising of 2024 by students and the public. Advisor Sheikh Bashiruddin inaugurated the event by donating blood. Also, a tourism fair was organized to commemorate the July Uprising. A total of 10 stalls participated in the fair. The trade advisor visited various stalls with the guests.
At the event, Sheikh Bashiruddin, Advisor to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, handed over confirmation letters for the provision of two tickets each for the holy Umrah (Dhaka-Jeddah-Dhaka) provided by US Bangla Airlines to 11 July Uprising fighters who had completely lost their sight in the July Uprising and a check of fifty thousand taka for other expenses for the Umrah Hajj provided by Sky Capital Airlines. In addition, he handed over domestic flight tickets to the three winners of the painting competition organized on the July Uprising. In addition, prizes were distributed among the winners of various competitions organized by the departments and agencies of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism.
