The historic Osmani Udyan, modernised at a cost of nearly Tk 500 million by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), along with the newly constructed July Memorial, will be formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on October 19. The park will be opened to the public on the same day following the inauguration ceremony and a public gathering.

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam confirmed the information while chairing a preparatory meeting on the inauguration of the modernised Osmani Udyan and the newly constructed July Memorial at the meeting room of the ministry at the Secretariat on Sunday.

He said city residents would finally be able to use the attractive park after it had remained closed for nearly 10 years.

A special July Memorial has been built inside the park in memory of those killed and the July fighters. It will provide visitors with an opportunity to reflect on the historic July–August uprising led by students and the public, as well as the sacrifices of those who lost their lives, the state minister said.

According to Shahe Alam, the renovated park features walking paths, spaces for families to spend time together, a restaurant, a modern library, designated children’s play areas, artificial fountains and scenic water features.

He added that Dhaka South City Corporation was working tirelessly around the clock to further enhance the beauty of the important site adjacent to the Secretariat and maintain a pleasant environment for visitors.

DSCC Mayor Md. Abdus Salam, the secretary of the Local Government Division, senior officials and representatives of relevant agencies attended the preparatory meeting.