30 July 2024
74 aggrieved citizens demand investigation of each death under UN supervision
74 prominent Bangladeshi citizens have called for a UN-led investigation into the deaths and injuries during recent quota reform protests. They demand justice for over 200 reported casualties, mostly students. The group criticizes the government’s response, including alleged excessive force and arbitrary arrests. They urge compensation for victims’ families, release of detained protesters, and withdrawal of curfews. The signatories include human rights activists, economists, lawyers, and academics. Prothom alo