Bangladesh National Mourning Day 2025

When is it Celebrated?

It is celebrated annyally on August 15.

National Mourning Day Historical Data (2023 - 2027)

Know about the Complete List of Public Holidays in Bangladesh this year including National and Regional holidays.

Purpose

To honor Mujib's legacy and reflect on national identity.

How Is It Celebrated?

National flags fly at half-mast while TV/radio plays Mujib's historic speeches. Artists recreate his iconic moments through street murals. Students form human chains singing "Amar Shonar Bangla". At Dhanmondi's Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, visitors queue to see Mujib's blood-stained vest, the bullet-riddled staircase, and his personal diary pages.

Contemporary Commemorations

Augmented reality tours of Mujib's life, Twitter threads debunking assassination myths, and DNA memorial projects with younger generations.

History

Marks the 1975 military coup that killed Mujib + 18 family members.

Focus

Democratic values and historical reckoning.

Activities

• Planting "Mujib Trees" nationwide
• Essay contests on his unfinished memoirs
• Documentary screenings in rural areas

Facts

• The museum clock remains stopped at 745 AM (attack time).
• Special black-bordered newspapers are published.
• 100+ books about Mujib launched annually.

Modern Celebrations

AI voice recreations of lost speeches; blockchain-preserved archives.