16 August 2024
Quota reform movement: Six women, girls shot dead
During recent protests in Bangladesh, six women and girls were killed by stray bullets inside their homes. Victims include Maya Islam, Naima Sultana, Riya Gope, Nasima Akter, Liza Aktar, and Sumaiya Akhter. The shootings occurred between July 18-20, with allegations of indiscriminate firing by security forces. Families are devastated, questioning safety even inside homes. The interim government’s home adviser stated that giving lethal weapons to police was a mistake. prothom alo