Bangladesh turns ousted Hasina’s official residence into museum; observes ‘July Mass Uprising Day’
Bangladesh has inaugurated the 'July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum' at the former official residence of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The museum commemorates victims of the 2024 anti-government protests that led to the current interim government.
Why it matters
Symbolizes a significant political transition in Bangladesh and the government's effort to institutionalize the narrative of the 2024 uprising.
Amid tightened nationwide security, Bangladesh on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) inaugurated a memorial museum at the official residence of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the victims of violence during the anti-government protests in 2024 that toppled her government.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the 'July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum' at Ganabhaban, prime minister's official residence during Hasina's regime, coinciding with the day she fled to India on August 5, 2024.
“The killers in the anti-fascist movement will be tried in a transparent, impartial and credible manner following the due process of law,” Mr. Rahman said in a brief address while unveiling the museum’s plaque.
“Justice for every crime is essential to ensure rule of law” Mr. Rahman said as the Interim government chief Muhammad Yunus stood beside him.
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