Quota reform movement: 424 receive treatment, 278 undergo eye surgery

During the quota reform protests in Bangladesh, 424 people were treated at the National Institute of Ophthalmology & Hospital for injuries from teargas and pellets. 278 patients required eye surgery, with many fearing permanent vision loss. The hospital treated patients between July 17-22, with 318 admitted. Victims included both protesters and bystanders. The hospital director reported that most injuries were from pellets, and patients will require follow-up care to assess vision recovery. Prothom alo