Shahbagh blockaded for over 24hrs over July Charter demand

This news article from the Dhaka Tribune (published August 1, 2025) reports that the Shahbagh intersection, one of Dhaka, Bangladesh's busiest crossroads, was blockaded for over 24 consecutive hours by a group called the "July Warriors Council." The protesters, who were injured participants in a prior political event known as the "July uprising," are demanding the official implementation of the July Charter and July Declaration by the government. The blockade caused severe traffic disruption across central Dhaka, with commuters reporting travel times tripling. The protesters' specific demands include official recognition and financial support for July uprising martyrs and their families, state-guaranteed healthcare and education for affected families, prosecution of those responsible for repression, and the formation of an independent truth and justice commission. The protest organizer stated the demonstration would continue until the government made a concrete, positive decision.

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