Dhaka: At least 580 people were killed in Bangladesh over nearly four weeks in the fierce quota reforms movement and subsequent widespread violent protests that continued even after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina regime, media reports said, adding that 42 police officers were among those killed between July 16 and August 6.
542 deaths between 16 July-6 August
Between July 16 and August 6, 542 deaths were reported as a result of the quota reform campaign and subsequent protests. There were 216 deaths reported between July 16 and August 3, with the remaining 326 occurring between August 4 and August 6, according to reports.
Sheikh Hasina resigns
Sheikh Hasina resigned as Prime Minister and left the country for India on August 5 in the face of a student-led uprising.
Over 85 Awami League, other leaders killed
Between August 4–6, at least 87 leaders and activists from the Awami League, Jubo League, Swecchasebak League, and Chhatra League were killed. At least 36 of the victims were police officers.
Inspector General of Police Moinul Islam confirmed on Sunday that 42 police officers were killed between July 16 and August 6.
There were at least 23 students among the casualties between August 4 and 6. During this time, at least 12 leaders, activists, and sympathisers of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its affiliated groups were killed.
111 deaths on 4 Aug
On August 4, Awami League leaders were spotted attacking demonstrators with firearms and locally sourced weapons in Dhaka and elsewhere. However, they were unable to hold on for long due to the scale of the protests.
On August 4, at least 111 deaths were recorded across the country. Among them, at least 27 were Awami League members. Protesters in Narsingdi's Madhabdi were shot during an Awami League rally. The demonstrators pursued the Awami League members and lynched six of them, including Chardighaldi Union Parishad Chairman Delowar Hossain. (with Agency inputs)
