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This document is a news aggregation page from a Bangladeshi website called "Duniya Kapano July" (World-Shaking July), focused on events from July 15, 2024, related to the quota reform movement in Bangladesh. The main topics covered include: Student protests and road blockades at Naya Bazar, covered by Independent TV Chhatra League (student wing of Awami League) attacks on quota movement protesters, with clashes spreading to Dhaka Medical College Political accusations, including BNP being blamed for allegedly instigating the movement with outsiders, and Hasan Mahmud claiming BNP-Jamaat involvement in the protests Additionally, the page references Sheikh Hasina's remarks calling it "unfortunate" that Rokeya Hall female students called themselves "Rajakars," as well as controversy over the "Rajakar" slogan used by protesters and an emergency meeting called by the Dhaka University Vice Chancellor with provosts regarding student safety.
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This news article from The Daily Star (dated August 5, 2026) reports that Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance has announced a 36-day programme to commemorate the second anniversary of the "July Uprising." The programme, unveiled by Jamaat assistant secretary general Hamidur Rahman Azad at a press conference in Dhaka, runs from July 1 to August 5 and includes district-level seminars calling for implementation of a referendum verdict, a human chain by martyrs' family members outside Parliament on July 6, a national seminar on July 8, an art exhibition, special prayers, and nationwide rallies on August 5. The article also references related political tensions, including clashes between student groups Shibir and JCD, and criticism from a BNP MP about exploitation of the "July spirit."
Source: The Daily Star
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This news article from The Daily Star (Bangladesh) commemorates the second anniversary of August 5, 2024, the day Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh after a mass popular uprising forced her from power following more than 15 years of rule. The article details her final hours in office, including her departure from Gono Bhaban by helicopter and her arrival at India's Hindon Air Force Base near New Delhi around 5:36pm that day, while at least 66 people were killed in Dhaka amid widespread unrest. The article also covers how Bangladesh is officially marking the second anniversary, now designated "July Mass Uprising Day" and declared a public holiday. Key commemorative events include Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurating the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum (formerly Gono Bhaban), wreath-laying ceremonies at the July Martyrs' Memorial in Shahbagh, and a reception honoring families of those killed and injured during the uprising. Political leaders — including Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, and Opposition Leader Shafiqur Rahman — all issued statements calling for democracy, justice, and national unity in honor of the uprising's martyrs.
Source: The Daily Star
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This news article from the Dhaka Tribune (published June 19, 2025) reports that Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to Bangladesh's chief adviser, announced that the government plans to release a "July Proclamation" before August 5. A new committee headed by Planning Adviser Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud has been formed to draft the proclamation, while political consultations remain ongoing. The article also covers a second key topic: the government's plan to convert state broadcasters Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar into autonomous institutions, with researcher CR Abrar appointed to lead that effort.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
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This opinion article, published in The Daily Star on August 5, 2026, argues that Bangladesh's upcoming elections must genuinely reflect the will of its citizens rather than serve the interests of political elites. Written by political commentator Azman Rahman, it frames the 2024 uprising against Sheikh Hasina's government as part of a historical pattern — alongside 1971 and 1990 — in which Bangladeshis have repeatedly risen against suppressed democratic rights. The article's main topics include: the urgency of holding free and fair elections (with the chief adviser targeting February), concerns about political parties pushing for delays or threatening boycotts, the economic and social costs of ongoing instability (including a poverty rate approaching 28%), and the structural reforms needed for credible elections, such as an independent Election Commission and politically neutral security forces. The author warns that further electoral manipulation risks repeating the cycle of public unrest, and emphasizes that with over half the population under 35, restoring faith in democratic participation is critical to Bangladesh's future stability and international credibility.
Source: The Daily Star
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This document is a Bengali protest rap/song titled "দেশ সংস্কার" (Desh Shongkar / Country Reform), performed by artists Gold Cube and Scary Crow, published on November 2, 2024, on a website documenting Bangladesh's July 2024 uprising. The song's main topics include systemic corruption, political tyranny, and student resistance in Bangladesh, drawing on historical protest movements (1947, 1952, and 2024) as inspiration. It criticizes government theft, nepotism, religious exploitation, foreign debt burdens, and border killings by neighboring countries, while referencing real figures such as Abu Sayed (a student killed during the 2024 protests), Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Abrar Fahad, and journalist couple Sagar-Runi. The song opens with a quote from Sheikh Mujibur Rahman criticizing corruption, and calls on students to continue resistance against authoritarianism, using the July 2024 student uprising as its central context and rallying point.
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This document is a webpage from a Bangladeshi archive site ("Duniya Kapano July") featuring a protest song titled "Ar Koto?" (How Much More?), composed and performed by Rain Khalil, released on July 18, 2024. The song's lyrics express anger against the Bangladeshi government, accusing it of authoritarianism and killing protesters, drawing parallels between the 1952 Language Movement martyrs and deaths occurring in 2024. It specifically mourns a victim named Saeid and condemns the ruling Awami League as oppressive, with lines questioning how long citizens must endure state violence against student demonstrators. The broader website appears to be an archive documenting the July 2024 mass uprising in Bangladesh, cataloging related songs, news clips, videos, and political party activities from that period.
Source: duniyakapanojuly.org
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This is a brief profile/biography page from a Bangladeshi website called "দুনিয়া কাঁপানো জুলাই" (World-Shaking July), dedicated to documenting the July 2024 events in Bangladesh. The page profiles Soumit Jaydwip, described as a writer and teacher, who holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree from Jahangirnagar University and a PhD from Gujarat University in India (as an ICCR Scholar), and currently serves as an Assistant Professor at BRAC University's School of General Education in Dhaka. The website itself appears to catalog activists, political parties, media coverage, and other content related to the July 2024 political movement in Bangladesh.
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This news article reports that Bangladesh's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will begin exhuming the remains of 182 unidentified martyrs buried at Rayerbazar Cemetery in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, starting Sunday. The exhumation was ordered by Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman on August 4, following a police petition, and will involve collecting DNA samples in the presence of forensic expert Dr. Luis Fondebrider and senior CID officials. The martyrs died during the 2024 anti-discrimination student movement (quota reform protests), and the exhumation aims to identify the unidentified victims through forensic examination, after which the remains will be reburied following proper protocols.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
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This document is a webpage from a Bengali-language website called "জুলাই বইপত্র" (July Books/Publications), which appears to be part of a larger archive site called "দুনিয়া কাঁপানো জুলাই" (World-Shaking July), dedicated to documenting the July 2024 uprising/revolution in Bangladesh. The page lists approximately 14 books or publications (all dated June 4, 2025) about the July 2024 mass uprising, with titles such as "Bloody July 2024," "Diary of the July Revolution," "InkiLab 2024," "Heroes of Bloody July," and "People's Uprising 2024: A Historical Portrait." The site also contains a navigation menu covering related topics including political parties (Awami League, BNP, Jamaat, etc.), timelines, media coverage, activist profiles, and theoretical analysis — all centered on documenting the July 2024 political events in Bangladesh.
Source: duniyakapanojuly.org
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সারসংক্ষেপ এই নিবন্ধটি ২০২৪ সালের ৮ জুন বাংলাদেশে সরকারি চাকরিতে মুক্তিযোদ্ধা কোটা পুনর্বহালের বিরুদ্ধে শিক্ষার্থীদের প্রতিবাদ আন্দোলন নিয়ে। শিক্ষামন্ত্রী মহিবুল হাসান চৌধুরী কোটা সংস্কারপন্থী আন্দোলনকারীদের "মুক্তিযুদ্ধবিরোধী" বলে আখ্যায়িত করেন এবং দাবি করেন যে ১৯৭০ সালের নির্বাচনে নৌকার বিরুদ্ধে যাওয়া ২০% ভোটারের বংশধররাই এই কোটার বিরোধিতা করছে। জাহাঙ্গীরনগর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে অর্ধশতাধিক শিক্ষার্থী মানববন্ধন করেন এবং ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের ৩৫ জন শিক্ষার্থী প্রধানমন্ত্রীর সাথে সাক্ষাতের উদ্দেশ্যে যাত্রা করলে পুলিশ তাদের আটকে দেয়।
Source: duniyakapanojuly.org
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This document is a webpage from "July Archive" (জুলাই আর্কাইভ), a Bengali-language archive dedicated to documenting the July-August 2024 uprising/revolution in Bangladesh against the Sheikh Hasina government. The page specifically catalogs reports and official documents related to the uprising, including: A UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights preliminary report covering human rights violations during protests from July through August 6, 2024 A list of 77 Islamic seminary students and scholars martyred during the uprising A police headquarters list of 44 police officers killed during the unrest A list of 49 members of Chhatra Dal (BNP student wing) killed, noting 2,100 members were arrested and subjected to police torture The archive serves as a memorial and accountability resource, preserving documentation of casualties, human rights violations, and state repression during what it characterizes as a mass popular uprising, with the stated mission of ensuring these events are not forgotten.
Source: julyarchive.cridobd.org
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This document is a news archive from a Bangladeshi website called "দুনিয়া কাঁপানো জুলাই" (World-Shaking July), specifically covering events of July 25, 2024 in Bangladesh. It compiles television news clips from channels such as ATN News, Baisakhi TV, and Channel I. The main topics covered include widespread violence across Bangladesh, arbitrary mass arrests (reported by BNP leader Fakhrul), a 500 crore taka property damage report, a statement from the Human Rights Commission chairman, a 5-day remand issued for politician Andalib Rahman Partha, and footage of physical destruction on city streets. The site appears to be a documentation archive cataloguing the July 2024 political unrest in Bangladesh, organizing content by date, political parties, media clips, and activist profiles.
Source: duniyakapanojuly.org
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This is a Bengali news article dated July 16, 2024, documenting a day of widespread violent clashes across Bangladesh between quota reform protesters and government-aligned groups (police, Chhatra League, Jubo League). Six protesters were killed that day, most notably Abu Sayed, an unarmed student from Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur, who was shot by police — his iconic image standing with arms outstretched before police guns became a symbol of the movement. The article covers the protesters' announcement of a gayebana janaza (symbolic funeral prayer) and coffin march in honor of the dead, followed by a call for a complete nationwide shutdown. It also notes that Chhatra League members were expelled from university campuses, which were declared "politics-free zones," while Chhatra League's central president issued a threatening statement against the protesters. The document aggregates numerous news clips from major Bangladeshi outlets (Prothom Alo, Daily Star, Kaler Kantho, Samakal, etc.), reflecting the scale of violence, international attention (U.S. monitoring), and political responses from various parties including support from Jatiya Party and BNP-affiliated student groups.
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This is a short news article from the Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) reporting on a December 5, 2025 visit by Housing and Public Works Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan to the grave of Shahriar Shuvo in Chuadanga, Bangladesh. Shuvo was a martyr of the July 2024 student-people uprising, having been shot on July 19, 2024 in Dhaka's Mirpur area and dying from his injuries on July 23, 2024. During the visit, the adviser offered prayers, met with Shuvo's father, and directed the local Deputy Commissioner to expedite the disbursement of government assistance allocated to the martyr's family.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
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The Bangladeshi government has established three oversight committees at the ministry, district, and metropolitan levels to identify and clear individuals who were falsely implicated in criminal cases related to the July–August 2024 mass uprising. These committees, operating under the newly incorporated Section 173A of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), are tasked with supervising the submission of interim investigation reports and compiling case lists linked to that period. The committees will report twice monthly, tracking how many individuals were acquitted as a result of the process, and replacing two earlier notifications from December 2024 and May 2025 that previously governed this matter.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
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This news article from The Business Standard reports that former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reversed her earlier position, now stating she does not believe the United States or other Western powers were responsible for her removal from office in August 2024. She made these remarks in interviews with NDTV and CNN-News18, saying she had seen "no decisive evidence" of external involvement and described Bangladesh-US relations as "good and stable." The article highlights the contrast with her initial stance, in which she reportedly blamed the US and suggested the situation might have differed had she ceded control of St. Martin's Island to Washington. It also notes that former officials close to her government, such as ex-home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, continued to allege CIA involvement in her ouster, making Hasina's shift in tone particularly notable.
Source: The Business Standard
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This document is a memorial profile of Sharif Osman Hadi (1993–December 18, 2025), a Bangladeshi political activist and spokesperson for the revolutionary movement Inqilab Mancha, who was assassinated in Dhaka at age 32. It covers his background as a Political Science lecturer and prominent figure in Bangladesh's July 2024 student uprising against a controversial job quota system, which resulted in nearly 1,400 deaths before Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country. The article details his assassination on December 12, 2025 — when masked gunmen shot him in the head — his subsequent medical treatment in Bangladesh and Singapore, his death six days later, and the national mourning declared by Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus in his honor.
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This document is a Bengali-language news archive page from a website called "Duniya Kapano July" (World-Shaking July), which appears to document events related to the July 2024 political movements in Bangladesh. The page specifically covers Awami League's response to the quota reform movement, featuring news clips and TV segments from around that period. The main topics include Obaidul Quader's (Awami League General Secretary) statements warning party members to remain cautious about the movements, the government's position of "carefully observing" both the quota reform and teachers' movements, and commentary on protesters' decision to take their case to court. The broader website appears to be an archival project cataloging political events, parties, activists, media coverage, and multimedia content related to the July 2024 Bangladesh uprising.
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This news article from The Business Standard reports on the death of Gazi Salauddin, a 48-year-old school teacher from Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, Bangladesh, who passed away on October 26, 2025, from injuries sustained during the July 2024 mass uprising. Salauddin had joined the protests in solidarity with students and was critically wounded when police opened fire on demonstrators, with a bullet splinter lodging in his throat and causing the loss of sight in one eye and partial blindness in the other. He survived for over a year in pain and hardship before succumbing to his injuries, having been unable to work as a teacher and relying on a small grocery shop set up with assistance from the July Shaheed Smriti Foundation.
Source: The Business Standard
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This news article from the Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) reports that the Bangladeshi government published an official gazette on July 23-24, 2025, formally recognizing 1,558 additional individuals wounded during the 2024 Mass Uprising (referred to as the "July Uprising"). Of those recognized, 210 were classified under the critically injured "B" category, while the remaining 1,348 fell under the less severe "C" category, with fighters distributed across multiple divisions including Dhaka (405), Rajshahi (236), Chattogram (226), and others. The gazette was issued by the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs and signed by Deputy Secretary Haridas Thakur.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
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This news article covers a seminar held on October 7, 2025, at Dhaka University's R.C. Majumdar auditorium, titled "Indian Imperialism and Bangladesh's Sovereignty: Commemorating Abrar Fahad." Speakers at the event, including the Dhaka University Central Students' Union VP and several editors and academics, argued that Abrar Fahad's death was the primary catalyst for Bangladesh's July 2024 uprising. The seminar called for national unity among political parties, student organizations, and human rights groups to establish a unified foreign policy toward India, with speakers framing Fahad as a symbol of resistance against Indian aggression.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
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This document is a brief news article from a Bangladeshi website called "দুনিয়া কাঁপানো জুলাই" (World-Shaking July), dated July 5, 2024, categorized under the political party Jamaat. The article contains a news clip with the headline stating that the government wants to sabotage the quota reform movement. The website appears to be an archive documenting events related to the July 2024 protests in Bangladesh, covering various political parties, activists, coordinators, and media coverage of that period.
Source: duniyakapanojuly.org
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This news article from BSS (Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha) covers the protest events that took place in Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh on August 4, 2024, as part of the broader Anti-Discrimination Student Movement against the Sheikh Hasina government. Students, parents, and BNP party members filled the streets across five upazila towns, demanding the government's resignation as their singular ("one-point") demand, in response to a quota reform dispute and violent crackdowns on protesters. The article describes how demonstrators chanted slogans calling for justice for those killed, alleging that Chhatra League (Awami League's student wing) attacked peaceful protesters and that police subsequently opened fire on crowds under Hasina's orders, killing students and civilians. The article is part of a retrospective "July Uprising" archive series, published on August 5, 2025 — one year after the events described.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
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This news article reports that former Bangladeshi Law Minister Anisul Huq and former minister Rashed Khan Menon were sent to jail by a Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate following a five-day remand period. The two men are accused in connection with the death of Mehedi Hasan, who was shot during a peaceful protest in Jatrabari on July 18 amid the anti-discrimination student movement known as the July Uprising, and later died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The case investigation officer requested their detention, which the court approved on August 23, 2025.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
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This document is a documentary archive page from "জুলাই আর্কাইভ" (July Archive), a Bengali-language website dedicated to preserving records of the 2024 mass uprising in Bangladesh that led to the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The page curates video documentaries and investigations from major outlets including Al Jazeera, DW, Prothom Alo, The Daily Star, and Netra News, covering specific topics such as: The Savar and Rampura massacres (August 5, 2024) Sheikh Hasina's alleged secret orders authorizing violence against protesters The role of security forces (BGB) in killings The Gen Z-led revolution and the participation of private university students Individual stories, including that of Abrar Fahad as a source of inspiration The site's stated mission, reflected in its tagline, frames its work as preserving collective memory against forgetting — specifically documenting state violence and civilian deaths during the July-August 2024 protests in Bangladesh.
Source: julyarchive.cridobd.org
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This document is a timeline archive of the July 2024 uprising (জুলাই অভ্যুত্থান) in Bangladesh, compiled by an organization called "July Archive" (জুলাই আর্কাইভ), based on credible news sources and personal notes. The main topics covered include: The quota reform movement: Beginning with a June 5, 2024 High Court ruling that reinstated the freedom fighter (মুক্তিযোদ্ধা) quota for grades 9–13 in government jobs, reversing a 2018 circular that had abolished it Student protests: Escalating demonstrations at Dhaka University and other universities demanding the abolition of the quota system and merit-based hiring, with students setting a June 30 deadline for the government to respond The "Anti-Discrimination Student Movement" (বৈষম্যবিরোধী ছাত্র আন্দোলন): Their four-point demands included reinstating the 2018 merit-based circular, forming a commission to reduce discriminatory quotas, preventing multiple use of quota benefits, and ensuring a corruption-free civil service The archive notes that reported casualty figures from the uprising are lower than actual numbers, and a more comprehensive daily account is forthcoming.
Source: julyarchive.cridobd.org
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সারসংক্ষেপ এটি ৩ জুলাই ২০২৪ তারিখের একটি বাংলা সংবাদ নিবন্ধ, যা বাংলাদেশে সরকারি চাকরিতে কোটা ব্যবস্থা বাতিলের দাবিতে শিক্ষার্থীদের ক্রমবর্ধমান আন্দোলনের বিবরণ দেয়। ঢাকার শাহবাগসহ সারা দেশের কমপক্ষে ছয়টি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের শিক্ষার্থীরা একযোগে মহাসড়ক ও রেললাইন অবরোধ করে বিক্ষোভ পরিচালনা করেন। আন্দোলনের নেতৃত্বে ছিলেন ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের ছাত্র নাহিদ ইসলাম ও সারজিস আলম, এবং সংসদে জাতীয় পার্টির নেতা জি এম কাদেরও মুক্তিযোদ্ধা কোটাকে অসাংবিধানিক বলে মন্তব্য করেন।
Source: duniyakapanojuly.org
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This news article, published by BSS (Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha), documents events from August 2, 2024, during Bangladesh's Anti-discrimination Student Movement (referred to as the "July Uprising"). It describes how movement coordinators declared a nationwide demonstration for August 3 and a full non-cooperation movement starting August 4, demanding justice for killings, the release of detainees, and the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Main Topics Covered Movement escalation: Coordinators announcing mass demonstrations and calls for non-cooperation, including refusal to pay taxes and shutting down government offices Protests and violence: Clashes across multiple cities resulting in at least two deaths and 150 injuries on August 2 alone Student leader detention: Six key coordinators had been held in police custody, which they described as unconstitutional, and later vowed to continue protests upon release Civilian solidarity: Widespread participation from teachers, doctors, civil society members, and academics, including 626 BRAC University faculty members International concern: UNICEF confirmed at least 32 children killed and over 200 total deaths during the July protests Government crackdown: Over 10,000 people arrested in a "combing operation" between July and August 2
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
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This document is a comprehensive collection of news clippings from July 23, 2024, compiled from dozens of Bangladeshi newspapers (both Bengali and English), covering the acute political and social crisis surrounding Bangladesh's quota reform movement. The clippings document the third day of a nationwide curfew imposed by the Sheikh Hasina government, with over 1,400 arrests made across the country, at least 177 deaths reported over six days of unrest, and massive economic damage including an estimated Tk 1,600 crore daily loss in the garment sector, Tk 1,000 crore in damage to the power sector, and widespread disruption from a five-day internet blackout. The main topics covered include: the government's issuance of a quota reform gazette notification reducing job quotas to 7% (with 93% merit-based appointments) following a Supreme Court ruling; the government and ruling Awami League blaming BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami for orchestrating the violence; opposition parties and protest coordinators rejecting those accusations and criticizing the government's crackdown; and the army chief's statement that the situation was brought under control within 48 hours of military deployment. Additional coverage focuses on the severe economic fallout — rising commodity prices, paralyzed ports, factory closures, internet-dependent businesses collapsing — and the human toll, including deaths, injuries, journalist assaults, and displaced workers.
Source: duniyakapanojuly.org
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This is a news article published by Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) on July 31, 2025, featuring an interview with Abu Baker Mojumder, a Dhaka University Geology student and key coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement during Bangladesh's 2024 July Uprising. The article details his personal background, his role in organizing the quota reform protests that ultimately contributed to the fall of the Awami League government, and the torture he suffered while in detention. Main Topics Covered Movement Organization: How the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement was strategically built, including deliberate tactics such as front-lining female students and using inclusive, non-partisan branding to maximize participation Detention and Torture: Abu Baker's account of being physically beaten and hung while held by the Detective Branch (DB) police, and being coerced into reading a prepared statement calling for withdrawal from the movement Key Turning Points: The June 5 High Court quota reinstatement, the July 15 Chhatra League attacks on protesters, the killing of Abu Sayeed, and the nationwide internet shutdown Personal Experiences: Witnessing deaths at Chankharpul intersection on August 5, 2024, which he describes as his most haunting memory from the uprising
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
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This document is a navigation/index page from a Bengali-language website called "Duniya Kapano July" (World-Shaking July), which appears to archive news and media content related to the July 2024 political unrest in Bangladesh. The page primarily lists TV news clips from Jamuna TV and Somoy TV, covering key events including BNP Secretary General's statement, 207 criminal cases filed by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), treatment of gunshot victims at Chittagong Medical College, briefings by DMP's Detective Branch chief, and observations about 1 lakh new SIM cards added to Dhaka's network before the unrest on July 18. The site also serves as a comprehensive archive platform, organizing content by political parties (Awami League, BNP, Jamaat, etc.), media types (news clips, TV clips, songs, albums), and key figures involved in the July 2024 events in Bangladesh.
Source: duniyakapanojuly.org
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This news article from The Business Standard (Bangladesh) reports that an indictment hearing was scheduled for August 7, 2025, at Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal-2, presided over by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury. The case involves the killing of six youths during Bangladesh's July Uprising and the subsequent burning of their bodies in Ashulia to conceal evidence, constituting alleged crimes against humanity. A total of 16 individuals are accused in the case, including former police officers of various ranks. Eight accused — including former additional superintendents Md Shahidul Islam and Abdullahil Kafi — are in custody, while eight others, including former MP Muhammad Saiful Islam, remain at large and are being represented by state-appointed lawyers.
Source: The Business Standard
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This news article, published by BSS (Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha), documents the protest events that took place in Rangpur city on August 3, 2024, as part of what is referred to as the "July Uprising" against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government. Thousands of students, teachers, lawyers, parents, and cultural activists participated in a large protest march spanning approximately six kilometers through the city, demanding Hasina's resignation, the release of arrested students, and justice for those killed during the movement. The article also covers a candlelight vigil at the Central Shaheed Minar in memory of movement martyrs, and references the dismissal of two police officers allegedly involved in the death of Abu Sayed, a Begum Rokeya University student, which protesters characterized as a government cover-up attempt. Participants called for a nationwide "total non-cooperation" program beginning August 4, 2024, to pressure the government to resign. Note: The article uses strongly partisan language, consistently labeling Hasina's government as "fascist," reflecting the publication's clear editorial stance rather than neutral reporting.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
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This Wikipedia article describes July Uprising Day (officially "July Mass Uprising Day"), a national public holiday in Bangladesh observed annually on August 5, commemorating the 2024 July Uprising that forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee to India after 15 years in power. The article covers the background of the uprising, which began on July 1, 2024, when students launched a quota reform movement, eventually escalating into a mass non-cooperation movement demanding Hasina's resignation. It also details the lengthy political process of officially establishing the holiday, including debates over its name, its classification as a "Category A" holiday in June 2025, and its formal declaration as a public holiday via government gazette on July 2, 2025, with celebrations including floral tributes, rallies, air shows, concerts, and documentary screenings.
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This news article from the Dhaka Tribune reports that Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal-1 postponed the verdict in the Chankharpul massacre case from January 20 to January 26, 2026, because the verdict was not ready in time. The case involves the killing of six people (named in the article) when police allegedly opened fire on peaceful student protesters at Chankharpul, Dhaka, on August 5, 2024, during the July Uprising. Eight accused are facing trial, including four currently jailed police officers and four absconding former senior Dhaka Metropolitan Police officials, among them former DMP Commissioner Habibur Rahman. Charges were formally framed against all eight defendants on July 14, 2025, following a review of evidence.
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This document is a Bengali-language webpage titled "কার্টুন – July-36" (Cartoon – July-36), which is a curated collection of political cartoons related to the July 2024 uprising/movement in Bangladesh. The cartoons are primarily created by two artists — Apu's Cartoon and Mehedi Haque Cartoons — and are published by a project called "দুনিয়া কাঁপানো জুলাই" (World-Shaking July). The cartoons satirize authoritarian governance, political figures, and state repression, with titles referencing themes such as dictatorship (স্বৈরাচার), the "helmet force" (হেলমেট বাহিনী) allegedly used against protesters, corruption, the quota reform movement, and specific political parties including the Awami League. The site also features a broader archive organized by political parties, activists, media, and timelines related to the July 2024 events in Bangladesh.
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সারসংক্ষেপ এটি বাংলাদেশের প্রথম আলো পত্রিকার একটি সংবাদ নিবন্ধ, যা আন্তর্জাতিক অপরাধ ট্রাইব্যুনালে সাবেক প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনার বিচার শুনানি সম্পর্কিত। নিবন্ধটি ১ জুন ২০২৫ তারিখে প্রকাশিত এবং এতে ট্রাইব্যুনালের বিচার কার্যক্রমের সরাসরি সম্প্রচারের উল্লেখ রয়েছে। মূল বিষয়গুলির মধ্যে রয়েছে শেখ হাসিনা, কোটা সংস্কার আন্দোলন, গণ-অভ্যুত্থান এবং আন্তর্জাতিক অপরাধ ট্রাইব্যুনাল — যা ইঙ্গিত করে যে বিচারটি ২০২৪ সালের গণ-অভ্যুত্থান ও কোটা আন্দোলনের সাথে সম্পর্কিত ঘটনাবলির প্রেক্ষাপটে পরিচালিত হচ্ছে। > দ্রষ্টব্য: মূল নিবন্ধে বিস্তারিত তথ্য অনুপস্থিত থাকায় সুনির্দিষ্ট বিবরণ দেওয়া সম্ভব হয়নি।
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This news article from the Dhaka Tribune (January 7, 2026) reports on a press conference held by Rifat Rashid, President of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, at Dhaka University. He publicly criticized the National Citizen Party (NCP), accusing its leaders of failing to support "July revolutionaries" — activists from the July 2026 mass uprising — particularly regarding the arrest of two activists, Mahdi Hasan and Tahrima Jannat Surovi. He also sharply criticized the Awami League, warning that political parties should not abandon the July movement in pursuit of electoral gains. The article also details the movement's three-point action program, including filing cases against police officials at an ICT Tribunal, seeking an indemnity ordinance for uprising participants, and engaging political alliances to incorporate the July movement's spirit into their election manifestos. Additionally, the movement issued specific demands, including acquittal of the arrested activists, a presidential ordinance granting immunity to July uprising participants, and legal protections and recognition for officials who supported the revolution.
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This document is a navigation/index page from a Bangladeshi website called "Duniya Kapano July" (World-Shaking July), which appears to archive media and information related to the political upheaval in Bangladesh in July-August 2024. The page lists video clips from Bangladeshi TV channels, particularly Jamuna TV and NTV, covering major events surrounding the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government on August 5, 2024. Main Topics Covered The video clips referenced on the page cover several key events: Sheikh Hasina fleeing the country and her subsequent meeting with India's National Security Advisor in India The Army Chief's address to the nation Discussions at Bangabhaban (Presidential Palace) with the President Public occupation of Parliament and the Prime Minister's Office Calls to protect religious minorities from attacks Vandalism at TV stations (Somoy TV and Ekattor Television) Reports on Bangladesh's situation in international media Public celebrations following the change of power The site also categorizes content by political parties (Awami League, BNP, Jamaat, etc.) and activist groups, suggesting it serves as a comprehensive archive of the July 2024 mass uprising in Bangladesh.
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This is a news article from Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), published August 1, 2025, featuring an interview with Moshiur Rahman Khan Richard, President of the Student Federation and Coordinator of the Anti-Fascist Student Unity. Richard discusses his personal involvement in Bangladesh's July Uprising, a pro-democracy student movement that led to significant political upheaval against what he describes as the authoritarian rule of Sheikh Hasina's government. The main topics covered include: The formation and goals of the Anti-Fascist Student Unity, established in response to electoral fraud in 2018 and campus repression by the ruling party's student wing Richard's direct participation in the quota reform protests and July uprising, including street protests, coordinating nationwide organizers, and rescuing injured students Post-uprising assessment, including concerns that national unity has fractured, democratic transition remains incomplete, and old political structures persist Education reform demands, such as increased education budgets, teacher salary parity, and a proposed National Student Council Student politics, including calls for regular student union elections to revive democratic campus culture and counter depoliticization trends
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This Bengali-language news article covers the events of July 20, 2024 in Bangladesh, the first day of a government-imposed curfew during the anti-quota reform protests. At least 26 people were killed on that single day (with cumulative deaths over four days reaching 148), and the curfew was extended indefinitely with a two-day public holiday declared. Key developments include a meeting between three protest coordinators and government ministers, where demonstrators presented 8 demands (slightly differing from their previously announced 9 demands), and the forcible abduction of student protest coordinator Nahid Islam from a residence in Sabujbagh late at night by plainclothes individuals. The article also references widespread violence, internet shutdowns, army deployment on streets, and attacks on government infrastructure across multiple cities including Dhaka, Gazipur, Mymensingh, and Tongi.
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This news article reports on a statement made by Bangladesh's Liberation War Affairs Adviser Farooq-e-Azam on September 8, 2025, calling for dignified rehabilitation of the families of martyrs and those injured during the July 2024 Uprising. Speaking at an inter-ministerial meeting, he emphasized that rehabilitation efforts should be tailored to individuals' education, work experience, and training. He also noted that the interim government has already adopted a comprehensive rehabilitation program and issued formal notifications outlining the process, with plans to implement all programs without delay.
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This document is a compilation of Bengali and English newspaper headlines and article titles from July 13, 2024, collected by the "Duniya Kapano July" (World-Shaking July) archive project, covering Bangladesh's anti-quota reform movement. The main topics covered include: 1. Student protests and actions — Students blockaded Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka for one hour, blocked railway lines in Rajshahi, and held demonstrations at universities across the country, even on a holiday (Friday). 2. Government response and warnings — Multiple ministers and the DMP Police Commissioner repeatedly warned that violations of law and court orders would not be tolerated; the Law Minister alleged "political conspiracy" and involvement of "anti-independence elements" behind the movement, while Awami League's Obaidul Quader claimed outside groups were inciting protesters. 3. Political reactions and debate — BNP leader Amir Khosru urged students to also fight for democratic voting rights; various commentators and editorials called for rational quota reform; and the government indicated it would await the Supreme Court's appellate ruling before taking any administrative action on quotas.
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This document is a webpage from the July Revolutionary Alliance (JRA), an organization based in Uttara, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The site appears to serve as a database or registry tracking individuals who were injured (and martyred) during a political movement, likely referring to the July 2024 uprising in Bangladesh. The main features of the site include a filterable list of injured individuals (searchable by age, occupation, gender, location, and institution), along with sections dedicated to martyrs, an archive, and supporting resources. The organization presents itself with a civic mission, emphasizing integrity and courage in documenting those affected by the movement.
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This news article from The Daily Star (Bangladesh) reports on the detention of three key organizers of Bangladesh's quota reform protest movement — Nahid Islam, Asif Mahmud, and Abu Baker Majumder — who were taken from Gonoshasthaya Nagar Hospital in Dhaka by plainclothes individuals on the afternoon of August 4, 2026. The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police claimed the three "sought security" from police, but family members and hospital staff contradicted this, stating they were forcibly removed to an undisclosed location, with their mobile phones confiscated. The article notes this was the second time within a week the trio had been detained, with previous pickups occurring around July 19-20, during which Nahid Islam alleged he was physically tortured and left unconscious under a bridge. All three are students of Dhaka University and key coordinators of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement, which had been organizing protests against the government's quota system for public sector jobs. A planned press briefing by protest coordinators that evening was ultimately not held, reportedly due to significant pressure on the organizers.
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This is a news article from June 5, 2024, reporting that Bangladesh's High Court declared illegal a government circular that had previously abolished the freedom fighter (Muktijuddha) quota system in public service jobs. The ruling was delivered by a bench comprising Justice K.M. Kamrul Kader and Justice Khizir Hayat, following final hearings on the writ petition, effectively reinstating the 30% quota reserved for children of freedom fighters. The article notes the lawyers representing both sides — petitioners and the state/Ministry of Public Administration — and links to corroborating news coverage from major Bangladeshi outlets Prothom Alo and The Daily Star. This ruling appears to be a key early event in the July 2024 quota reform movement in Bangladesh, as documented by the archival website "Duniya Kapano July."
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This is a news article published by Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) on August 10, 2025, featuring an interview with Akhtar Hossain, Member Secretary of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and former DUCSU Social Welfare Secretary. The article covers his personal role in organizing and leading the July 2024 mass uprising in Bangladesh, which began as a quota reform movement and escalated into a broader anti-government revolt resulting in at least 1,400 deaths and approximately 30,000 injuries, ultimately leading to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fleeing the country on August 5, 2024. Hossain recounts key events including the strategic decision to keep the movement non-partisan, the violent crackdown by the Chhatra League, his arrest and imprisonment in solitary confinement conditions, and his release following Hasina's departure. He also reflects on the movement's historic significance, particularly the unprecedented unity it created across public universities, private universities, and madrasas, as well as how decentralized leadership prevented the government from dismantling the movement by targeting a single figure.
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