We were on the streets, but millions showed support from their homes: Asadullah | July Uprising

This news article, published by Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), is an interview with Muhammad Asadullah, a journalist-turned-politician and joint convener of Jatiya Juboshokti (the youth wing of the National Citizens' Party), about his personal experiences during Bangladesh's July Uprising of 2024. Asadullah describes being motivated to join street protests after the killing of student Abu Sayed, while simultaneously combating pro-government narratives on social media at night. He recounts specific events such as witnessing a fellow protester named Parvez shot in the head on August 4th, and describes tracking former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's departure on August 5th from an overpass in Mirpur. The interview covers several key topics including the role of police brutality and political repression under Hasina's government, the participation of private university students as a turning point in the movement, the role of writers and artists (some of whom he criticizes for supporting the regime), and the widespread public support protesters received from citizens who could not take to the streets themselves.

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