Dhaka, Oct 7 (V7N) – UNESCO Representative to Bangladesh Dr Susan Vize said today that the July Museum houses important documents and artifacts that bear witness to the turbulent events of July and August 2024.
A UNESCO Bangladesh delegation led by Dr Susan Vize arrived at the July Museum, where they were received by the Museum's Director General Ehasan Mahamud.
During the visit, the delegation engaged in an exchange of views with Ehsan Mahmud, who conveyed a keen interest in collaborating with UNESCO across education, research, and heritage preservation. "We envision the July Museum not merely as an exhibition space, but as a centre dedicated to heritage preservation, cultural safeguarding, and rigorous research. We are keen on partnering with UNESCO to advance this mission," Mahamud said.
Touring the galleries of the July Museum, Head of the UNESCO Dhaka Office Susan Vize noted, "The museum houses an important collection of documents and artifacts that demonstrate the confronting events of July and August 2024." She added, "These documents deserve to be preserved with respect to those who lost their lives and loved ones."
Norihide Furukawa, Head of Education at UNESCO Dhaka Office, and Kizzy Tahnin, Head of Culture at UNESCO Dhaka Office, among others, were present during the visit.
The July Museum is dedicated to preserving the memory of the July Mass Uprising of 2024, a student-led movement that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of protesters and ultimately led to the ouster of the Awami League government. The museum houses documents, artifacts, and personal belongings of the victims, serving as a testament to the events of that period. The government has been working to preserve the heritage of the uprising and ensure that future generations learn from it.
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