Dhaka, February 28: The Bangladesh government has officially recognized 1,401 individuals as 'July warriors' for sustaining injuries during last year’s mass uprising that led to the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League government.
The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement played a pivotal role in mobilizing the protests, culminating in the ouster of Hasina’s over 15-year rule on August 5, 2024. Following the upheaval, Hasina fled to India.
The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs issued two gazette notifications on Thursday, formally acknowledging those injured in the uprising, as reported by Dhaka Tribune.
The report estimated that as many as 1,400 people may have been killed over the 45-day period.
This recognition by the Bangladesh government marks a significant step in acknowledging the turmoil and human cost of last year’s political upheaval.
The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement played a pivotal role in mobilizing the protests, culminating in the ouster of Hasina’s over 15-year rule on August 5, 2024. Following the upheaval, Hasina fled to India.
The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs issued two gazette notifications on Thursday, formally acknowledging those injured in the uprising, as reported by Dhaka Tribune.
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The notifications categorize the injured individuals into two groups:- Category A: 493 individuals who were critically injured.
- Category B: 908 individuals who sustained serious injuries.
UN Report Highlights Death Toll
A recent UN fact-finding report analyzed events from July 1 to August 15, 2024, covering the violent protests led by students demanding Hasina’s resignation. The unrest escalated into attacks on Awami League supporters and minority communities, including Hindus.The report estimated that as many as 1,400 people may have been killed over the 45-day period.
This recognition by the Bangladesh government marks a significant step in acknowledging the turmoil and human cost of last year’s political upheaval.