'March to Dhaka' announced Aug 4, hinting Hasina's downfall | July Uprising

This news article, published by BSS on August 3, 2025, recounts the events of August 4, 2024, a pivotal day in Bangladesh's "July Uprising" that led to the fall of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government. On that day, anti-discrimination student movement leaders declared a "March to Dhaka" program for August 5, 2024, accelerating their one-point demand for Hasina's resignation after at least 93 people were killed nationwide in clashes between protesters, Awami League activists, and police across at least 20 districts. Main Topics Covered The student-led non-cooperation movement and the announcement of the "March to Dhaka" protest Widespread violence and casualties, including 93 deaths on August 4 alone, bringing the total death toll to 311 since July 16 Government crackdown measures, including an indefinite curfew, 4G internet blockage, and police use of teargas and stun grenades Key statements from movement leader Nahid Islam calling for resistance Institutional responses, including a TIB condemnation of excessive force and a teachers' network proposal for an interim government

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