The EU commissioner began his visit by paying tribute at the memorial dedicated to those who were martyred during the autocratic regime.
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13 October, 2026, 08:40 pm
Last modified: 13 October, 2026, 08:45 pm
European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner said that the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum reflects the immense suffering endured by the people of Bangladesh over the past two decades and their remarkable resilience in overcoming adversity.
He made the remarks during a visit to the July Museum yesterday, said a press release received today.
The EU commissioner began his visit by paying tribute at the memorial dedicated to those who were martyred during the autocratic regime.
During the visit, Brunner viewed a letter written by Anas, who was killed in police firing on 5 August and learned about the significant contributions of women who played leading roles in the July uprising.
He was accompanied by European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller.
Inside the museum, the delegation viewed exhibits documenting 16 years of misrule under ousted Sheikh Hasina's government. They also examined displays highlighting the repression allegedly carried out by the Awami League government against the BNP and other political parties.
Following the visit, Director General of the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum Ehsan Mahmud met with the EU delegation.
Brunner thanked the museum authorities for presenting an account of Bangladesh's recent history and the experiences of its people.
"It is truly unbelievable what brutal repression the people of Bangladesh had to endure. The European Union will stand by Bangladesh and provide support in restoring public confidence," he said.
Earlier, an European Union Election Observation Mission which came to monitor the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election in 2026, also visited the July Museum.