20 July 2024: At least 37 killed amid curfew; Key coordinator Nahid Islam detained
This news article from The Business Standard (Bangladesh) reports on the violent events of 20 July 2024, the first day of a government-imposed curfew during the quota reform protest movement in Bangladesh. At least 37 people were killed nationwide, including 15 in Dhaka, with major clashes occurring in Jatrabari, Uttara, Badda, and Mirpur. The government declared the curfew indefinite and announced a two-day public holiday. A key focus of the article is the detention and alleged torture of Nahid Islam, a leading coordinator of the quota reform movement, who was reportedly blindfolded, handcuffed, and physically abused by individuals identifying themselves as Detective Branch officers before being released unconscious in the Purbachal area. Additionally, three movement coordinators submitted an eight-point list of demands to government ministers, including investigations into deaths, compensation for victims' families, and withdrawal of cases against protesters.
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The Business Standard. "20 July 2024: At least 37 killed amid curfew; Key coordinator Nahid Islam detained." The Business Standard, 2026. July Archive. https://julyarchive.org/sources/20-july-2024-at-least-37-killed-amid-curfew-key-coordinator--213f91ec.
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