The July Memorial Museum, created inside the former Ganobhaban, is due to open to the public on 5 August, marking the first anniversary of the events that reshaped Bangladesh’s political landscape.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to inaugurate the museum formally, which has been established at what was once the official residence and centre of authority of the previous government.
The site has been redesigned to preserve the history of the July 2024 mass uprising, a student-led movement that ended with the collapse of the former administration.
The museum focuses on the events of 5 August 2024, when demonstrators entered the Ganobhaban premises during the final stages of the nationwide protests.
In the months following the uprising, the previous interim administration launched plans to convert the former government residence into a memorial museum.
The aim was to safeguard materials linked to the movement and document one of the most significant political events in the country’s recent history.
The museum’s collection includes protest banners, handwritten placards, official documents, and personal belongings of those killed or injured during the demonstrations. Bloodstained clothing and other preserved items are also expected to form part of the permanent exhibition, offering visitors a record of the movement and its human cost.
Although the opening date was delayed on several occasions during the preparation process, officials say the museum is now ready to welcome visitors after completing all necessary arrangements.
State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraq Hossain confirmed that the formal inauguration will take place on 5 August.
He said the government has completed preparations for the ceremony, which Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will attend.
The government has also announced that it will officially observe 5 August as the Fall of Autocracy Day. As part of the national programme, a commemorative event will be held at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center, bringing together the families of those who lost their lives or were injured during the 2024 uprising. The prime minister is expected to attend the event as the chief guest.
Officials said the museum has been designed not only to preserve historical artefacts but also to serve as a permanent reminder of the events that led to a major political transition in Bangladesh. With preparations complete, the institution now awaits its official opening before receiving visitors.
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