July Martyrs' Day

July Martyrs' Day is a Bangladesh commemorative day on 2 July 2025 through an official gazette, to be observed annually on 16 July. In the list of national and international observances, the day is categorized as a 'Type B' day. The day is observed in remembrance of Abu Sayed, the first martyr of the 2024 Bangladesh quota reform movement, along with all the martyrs of July. On 5 August 2025 the martyrs of the July Revolution have been declared as 'National Heroes' in July Declaration.

Background

From 1 July to 5 August 2024, during the Student–People Uprising, the then Prime Minister Resignation of Sheikh Hasina was overthrown. In this movement to topple the government, 16 July was a pivotal day because Abu Sayed was shot dead by police on that date, which intensified the protests.