July Museum’s Documents Bear Witness to the Turbulent Events of ’24: Susan Vize

The July Museum houses important documents and artefacts that bear testimony to the turbulent events of July and August 2024, remarked Dr. Susan Vize, UNESCO Representative to Bangladesh, following her visit to the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum. On Wednesday afternoon, 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 UNESCO Bangladesh delegation engaged in an exchange of views with Director General Ehsan Mahmud, who conveyed a keen interest in collaborating with UNESCO across education, research, and heritage preservation. Regarding this,...

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The July Museum houses important documents and artefacts that bear testimony to the turbulent events of July and August 2024, remarked Dr. Susan Vize, UNESCO Representative to Bangladesh, following her visit to the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum. On Wednesday afternoon, 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 UNESCO Bangladesh delegation engaged in an exchange of views with Director General Ehsan Mahmud, who conveyed a keen interest in collaborating with UNESCO across education, research, and heritage preservation. Regarding this, Ehasan Mahamud said, “We envision the July Museum not merely as an exhibition space, but as a center dedicated to heritage preservation, cultural safeguarding, and rigorous research. We are keen on partnering with UNESCO to advance this mission.” 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 artefacts 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.” Also present during the visit were Norihide Furukawa, Head of Education at UNESCO Dhaka Office, and Kizzy Tahnin, Head of Culture at UNESCO Dhaka Office.