July massacre

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July massacre
Part of 2024 Bangladesh quota reform movement and 2024 Non-cooperation movement
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Absentee funeral prayer for the deceased protesters on the campus of the University of Dhaka on 17 July 2024
Native nameজুলাই গণহত্যা
Location Bangladesh
Date16 July 2024 – 5 August 2024
(2 weeks and 6 days)
Attack type
Deaths650 [1] (OHCHR estimate)
Injured20,000+ (including children) [lower-alpha 1]
Victims
  • Student protesters
  • Political opposition
  • Civilians
Perpetrator
Assailants Awami League (including Chhatra League and Jubo League)
MotiveTo suppress the protests [19]

The July massacre [lower-alpha 2] refers to the violent suppression and mass killings during protests in Bangladesh from July 16 to August 5, 2024. Triggered by the reinstatement of a controversial quota system and widespread public dissatisfaction, the crackdown was carried out by the Awami League government, its affiliated groups such as the Chhatra League, and various law enforcement agencies.

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In June 2024, the Bangladesh Supreme Court reinstated the quota system in government jobs, triggering the resurgence of the quota reform movement in early July. Following weeks of demonstrations, tensions escalated on July 15 after clashes between protesters and members of the Chhatra League. In the days that followed, law enforcement agencies, including the Police, RAB, and BGB, as well as members of the ruling party's student, youth and volunteer wings, were involved in violent confrontations with the protesters. These clashes resulted in numerous deaths, including among protesters, law enforcement personnel, party members, bystanders, and children. By early August, the violence had resulted in substantial casualties, with estimates of fatalities ranging from two hundred to six hundred, and thousands more reported injured.

Despite the significant loss of life, Hasina’s government denied responsibility, attributing the violence to other factors. The events of July 2024 have since been widely scrutinized, with varying views on their impact on Bangladesh's sociopolitical landscape.

Background

The massacre was a significant event in the political spectrum of Bangladesh, rooted in the unrest that began in mid-2024. [28] The initial trigger was the Supreme Court's decision to reinstate a 30% job quota for descendants of freedom fighters, reversing reforms that had previously been made in response to the 2018 Bangladesh quota reform movement. [29] This decision led to widespread dissatisfaction, particularly among students who felt that the quota system limited merit-based opportunities.

The protests, initially centered on opposing the quota system, [30] quickly spread nationwide, driven by broader public concerns about the government's management of the economy, allegations of corruption, human rights issues, and a perceived lack of democratic channels for change. [31]

In response to the protests, the government, led by the Awami League, ordered the closure of all educational institutions [32] and deployed security forces nationwide, including the Police, RAB, and BGB. [33] Additionally, some ministers and members of the Awami League reportedly influenced its affiliated organizations [34] , such as the Chhatra League (the student wing), the Jubo League (the youth wing), and the Swechasebak League (the volunteer wing), to take measures against the protesters. [35] [36] These actions included the use of lethal force, with reports indicating that members of these groups were involved in incidents resulting in the deaths of several protesters, many of whom were students. [37]

As the situation escalated, the government imposed a nationwide shoot-at-sight curfew [38] and enacted an extensive blackout of internet and mobile connectivity, [39] effectively isolating Bangladesh. Social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and WhatsApp were blocked to disrupt the protestors' ability to organize and communicate. [40]

Massacre

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Police procession at Shahbag, Dhaka.

On July 16, 2024, five people were killed during clashes between protesters and police in the 2024 Bangladesh quota reform movement. [41]

In July 2024, approximately 46 unidentified bodies were buried in Dhaka's Rayerbazar graveyard. Graveyard workers reported a rise in these burials starting from July 19, although the cemetery's official records did not document these unidentified individuals. [42]

In August 2024, it was reported that 78% of the fatalities sustained lethal bullet wounds. [43] According to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, the massacre resulted in 650 deaths from 16 July to 11 August 2024. [1] [44] [26] However, in an interview, former Home Affairs advisor M Sakhawat Hossain suggested that the actual death toll may be closer to 1,000. [45] There is conflicting information regarding the reported number of deaths.

The Anti-discrimination Students Movement reported that 266 individuals died between July 16 and July 25. [26] However, Prothom Alo reported that 624 people died between July 16 and August 16, with 354 of those deaths occurring before the resignation of Sheikh Hasina. Among the total reported deaths, 66 were children. [27] Additionally, certain reports have also indicated that among the deceased, 117 were associated with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and 87 with the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. [46]

Documents from Dhaka Medical College and Hospital indicated that 1,700 people were admitted during the protests, with 98 reported deaths. However, doctors and hospital officials suggested that over 100 people died at the hospital, with many not officially recorded. Additionally, several bodies with bullet wounds were forcibly taken by families before autopsies could be conducted. [47]

Controversies

RAB Bell 407 helicopter shooting at the protesters.

There were reports alleging that the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) fired at protesters from helicopters during the unrest. [48] On July 18, RAB utilized helicopters to evacuate police personnel from the campus of the Canadian University of Bangladesh. Some protesters claimed that shots were fired from the helicopters, resulting in the deaths of ten children. [49] RAB, however, denied these accusations, stating that only tear gas and sound grenades were deployed from the helicopters. [48]

Additionally, questions were raised regarding the death of 11-year-old Shafkat Samir on July 19, with some attributing it to a bullet fired from a helicopter. RAB refuted this claim, explaining that the trajectory and speed of the bullet did not correspond with such an incident. [50]

A report published on August 11, 2024, indicated that obtaining accurate information about the number of fatalities during the July events was hindered by a government directive that restricted the disclosure of the exact death toll to the media. [22]

In August 2024, a video surfaced in which an unidentified police officer was heard telling former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan that the use of force, including lethal measures, had not been effective in dispersing the protesters. [51]

Fatalities

People gathering for the funeral of a protester in Rajshahi Janaja of Martyr Sakib Anjum from Rajshahi Varendra University at Rajshahi Zero Point 04.jpg
People gathering for the funeral of a protester in Rajshahi

Death toll

By early August 2024, the unrest resulted in a significant death toll. Initial official reports claimed 215 deaths, [52] but a United Nations investigation later confirmed that at least 650 people were killed. [1] Additionally, more than 20,000 were injured, and over 11,000 were arrested nationwide. Among the deceased were at least 32 children, according to UNICEF. [53] The exact number of casualties remains uncertain due to government restrictions on information, including reports that hospitals were barred from sharing data, CCTV footage was confiscated, and some victims were buried without identification.[ citation needed ]

Deceased individual

Abu Sayed

Abu Sayed was an activist involved in the quota reform movements of 2013 and 2018. In June 2024, he joined the new quota reform protests as a coordinator for Anti-discrimination Students Movement at Rangpur Begum Rokeya University. [54] On July 15, Sayed posted a tribute on Facebook invoking Mohammad Shamsuzzoha, a martyr from the 1969 East Pakistan uprising, urging students to continue their struggle. [55]

On July 16, during a confrontation between protesters and police at Begum Rokeya University, Sayed was shot four times [56] by a police officer and died before reaching the hospital. [57]

Sayed's death was commemorated by students who renamed Rangpur Park intersection to Shaheed Abu Sayed Chatwar (lit. 'Hero Abu Sayed Square') in his honor. [58] Interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus also acknowledged Sayed’s significance and paid respects at his grave. [59]

Mir Mugdho

On July 18, 2024, Mir Mugdho was distributing food and water to protesters during the quota reform movement. His twin brother Snigdho had planned to join him but was asked not to. [60] Mugdho was seen in a video, taken shortly before his death, providing water bottles and biscuits to protesters at Azampur intersection in Uttara. [61]

At around 5 pm, Mugdho was shot during clashes related to the protest. [62] He was resting by the roadside when a bullet struck him in the forehead and exited through the side of his head. He was taken to Uttara Crescent Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. [60]

Mugdho’s death was widely recognized in the quota reform movement, with his video of distributing water bottles going viral on social media and his actions becoming a symbol of the protest. [63] The incident drew condolences from various figures, organizations and political circles. [64]

Shaykh Ashhabul Yamin

Yamin was a student of the computer science department at the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) in Mirpur. [65] On July 16, 2024, amidst the escalating tensions during the quota reform protests, Ashabul went to observe the demonstrations near the Savar bus stand after offering prayers in his local neighborhood of Bank Town, Savar. [66]

Around noon, a violent confrontation broke out between the protesters and the police at the Pakija bus stand. During the clash, police fired rubber bullets and tear gas, and Ashabul was struck by several pellets in his chest. [67] He was quickly taken to Savar Enam Medical College Hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival at around 3:00 PM. [68]

Yamin’s death became a symbol of the violence that marked the protests. His name was invoked in subsequent demonstrations as a reminder of the conflict. [69] Despite official denials by the authorities, eyewitnesses confirmed the death was caused by police firing.

Riya Gope

On July 19, 2024, Riya Gope, a six-year-old girl from the Noyamati area in Narayanganj, [70] was struck by a stray bullet while playing on the roof of her family's home during clashes related to the quota reform protests. [71] The bullet hit her in the back of the head as her father attempted to bring her inside. [72] She was taken to a local hospital and later transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where she underwent surgery. [73] After five days of treatment, Riya succumbed to her injuries. [74]

Riya was among the youngest and one of four individuals injured in the clashes in Narayanganj who later died. [75]

Aftermath

Reactions

The July massacre prompted significant criticism and calls for accountability. The University Teachers Network held a demonstration at the University of Dhaka, expressing concern over the violence. [25]

Protibadi Nagorik Somaj called the mass killing during the movement a massacre and showed distrust towards the court to bring justice as the fifth Hasina government was the alleged perpetrator. Professor Dilara Chowdhury rejected the public inquiry commission formed by the government and sought help from the United Nations. [76]

In Sylhet, Nagorik Alem Somaj organized a protest condemning the killings. [23]

Sheikh Hasina, in her first public statement published through his son Sajeeb Wazed, since being ousted from power, called for an investigation into the deaths during the protests, while also asserting that the police and the Awami League were victims of "terrorist aggression." [77]

Govinda Pramanik, president of the Bangladesh National Hindu Grand Alliance, alleged that the government had killed over 500 innocent people to maintain power, urging that the events be prosecuted at the International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh. [24]

A protest march under Chhatra Dal in Chittagong demanded prosecution against Sheikh Hasina as a reaction of July massacre. [78]

Several labor unions and organizations also criticized the killings, demanding justice for those who lost their lives during the July massacre. [79]

The Left Democratic Alliance, Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal and the Anti-Fascist Left Front criticized the Awami League government rule, urging financial compensation for the families of those killed in the protests and free medical care for the injured. [80] Similarly, the National Democratic Party demanded ৳10 million in compensation for the families of those who died during the massacre, along with a government job for at least one member of each affected family. [81]

Islami Andolan Bangladesh called for an independent tribunal to ensure justice for the victims of the massacre. [82] In addition, the People's Rights Party called for all political parties within the Grand Alliance, including Awami League, to be barred from future elections. [83]

Non-cooperation Movement and resignation of Sheikh Hasina

Following the intensification of the July 2024 protests, the non-cooperation movement became a major response to the government's actions. On August 4, thousands of protesters assembled at Shahbag intersection in Dhaka, using the blockade as a form of civil disobedience to demand the resignation of the government. [84] The movement aimed to disrupt normal operations and challenge the authorities. [85]

To support their cause, protesters organizers enacted a broad non-cooperation strategy. Public sector operations were significantly affected: bureaucrats and district officials abstained from their duties, and luxury stores, showrooms, shops, hotels, and restaurants were closed. Essential services such as hospitals, pharmacies, and emergency relief continued, but grocery stores operated only briefly during limited hours. Offshore transactions were halted to prevent possible smuggling of funds. [86]

The non-cooperation movement led to significant unrest. Nationwide, at least 97 people were reported dead due to confrontations, shootings, and clashes. [87] Among the fatalities were fourty-four police officers, with thirteen killed at the Enayetpur police station in Sirajganj and one in Eliotganj, Comilla. [88] [89] Additionally, twenty-seven police facilities were attacked and vandalized, and around one hundred police officers were injured. [90] In Dhaka, various vehicles were set on fire, including those at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University. [91]

The government responded with a nationwide internet blackout starting at noon on August 4, blocking major social media platforms to limit communication and information dissemination. [92] An indefinite curfew was imposed beginning at 6:00 p.m., and all courts were closed. [93] The government also declared a three-day general holiday from August 5, during which banks and many businesses were closed. [94] [95] Despite these measures, the Anti-discrimination Students Movement announced plans of Long March to Dhaka campaign on August 5, prompting a further crackdown. [96]

On August 5, 2024, amid escalating protests and violence, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country. [97] [98] The political vacuum led to immediate discussions about establishing an interim government to restore order and address the demands of the protesters. [99]

The Chief of Army Staff, Waker-uz-Zaman, convened a meeting with representatives from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jatiya Party (Ershad), and Jamaat-e-Islami. [100] The meeting resulted in a call for the formation of an interim government within 48 hours, explicitly excluding the Awami League. [101] In subsequent developments, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was approached to lead the interim government. Other potential candidates included Salahuddin Ahmed, former governor of Bangladesh Bank; retired General Jahangir Alam Chowdhury; and lawyer Sara Hossain. [102] Yunus accepted the role as the chief adviser, and his nomination received support from prominent figures within the student movement. [103]

In a bid to address the ongoing crisis and to signal a shift in policy, President Mohammed Shahabuddin ordered the release of all students detained during the protests and Khaleda Zia, a former prime minister and chairperson of the BNP. [104] This decision was made unanimously at a meeting with major opposition parties and armed service leaders. [105]

On August 6, Shahabuddin dissolved the Jatiya Sangsad, responding to an ultimatum from the student movement that threatened further demonstrations. [106] He also carried out a reorganization within the Bangladesh Armed Forces and removed Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun as Inspector-General of the Bangladesh Police. [107]

Following these actions, Shahabuddin formally appointed Muhammad Yunus as the head of the interim government on August 7. [108] Yunus, who had been in Paris as a guest for the Olympics, returned to Dhaka on August 8 and was inaugurated along with his cabinet at the Bangabhaban. [109] [110] The interim government included notable figures from the student movement, such as Nahid Islam and Asif Mahmud, as advisers, reflecting a view of addressing the demands of the protesters through a transitional period. [111]

Investigations

In response to the events of July 16, the Hasina administration appointed Justice Khandaker Diliruzzaman on July 18 to lead an investigation into the incident. Subsequently, on August 1, a three-member commission was formed, including Justices Khandaker Diliruzzaman, K. M. Zahid Sarwar, and Mohammad Showkat Ali Chowdhury, to investigate the occurrences between July 16 and 21. [112]

On August 14, Asif Nazrul, the law advisor of the newly formed interim government, announced that the crimes committed during the July massacre would be prosecuted at the International Crimes Tribunal. [21] Later, Volker Türk, the head of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, issued a press release stating that investigations into the killings during the protests would commence soon. [113]

On August 13, former Awami League MP Nizam Uddin Hazari was named as a primary suspect in a murder case related to the killing of an auto-rickshaw driver in Feni during the protests on August 4. Approximately 400 other members and officials of the Awami League were also charged, including Feni Sadar Upazila Chairman Shusen Chandra Shil, the Awami League President of the upazila, and Feni Municipality Mayor Nazrul Islam Swapan Miazi. [114]

Further, on August 14, the father of a student who was killed during the protests filed a petition at the International Crimes Tribunal. The petition called for an investigation into charges of genocide and crimes against humanity against Sheikh Hasina and nine other individuals, including the General Secretary of Bangladesh Awami League, former Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, and former Minister of Home Affairs Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, due to their roles in the crackdown on the protests. [115] The Awami League and its associated organizations were also named as accused in the petition, leading to the court initiating a formal investigation the same day. On August 15, two additional murder charges were filed against Sheikh Hasina and several of her associates related to the deaths of two individuals during the protests. [116] [117]

Anisul Huq, the former Law Minister, who was later arrested on murder charges related to the quota protests, accused Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and Obaidul Quader during his remand on August 16, of endorsing the aggressive suppression of protesters. He also criticized Sheikh Hasina for failing to grasp the seriousness of the situation during the movement. [118]

On 19 August 2024, the Bangladesh War Crimes Tribunal initiated investigations into three "mass murder" cases against Sheikh Hasina, including charges related to the killing of 450 protesters during the unrest. [119] [120]

Legacy

The Interim government planned to establish a foundation to offer social and financial support to the victims of the massacre and their families. [121] The day of Hasina's resignation, 5 August 2024 has been widely referred to as " July 36 " in remembrance of July massacre. [122] [123]

See also

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