August 3: Rangpur erupts in protests demanding resignation of fascist Hasina | July Uprising

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.

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