July Mass Uprising Hall

The July Mass Uprising Hall at the Chittagong University Museum stands as a dedicated memorial space commemorating the martyrs of the July Uprising in Bangladesh (July 1–36, 2024), with particular reverence for Hridoy Chandra Tarua and Md. Farhad Hossain, two students from the History Department at the University of Chittagong. Their preserved clothing, worn at the time of their martyrdom, constitutes a poignant centerpiece of the exhibit, offering a tangible connection to their sacrifice. This commemorative space was conceptualized and realized under the scholarly leadership and visionary guidance of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Chittagong, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yeahia Akhter.

In alignment with its mission to foster academic research and engagement, the museum is actively developing a comprehensive digital archive on the July Uprising. This initiative aims to facilitate in-depth scholarly inquiry into the uprising, encouraging researchers and students to explore the July Mass Uprising Hall virtually via the museum’s website. To enhance the accessibility and scope of resources, the museum is curating a collection of digital and print materials, including primary documents and interpretive texts related to this pivotal historical event. Contributions of materials associated with the July Uprising, as well as comparative studies on revolutionary movements worldwide, are actively sought to enrich this evolving archive and support the advancement of historical scholarship.