Their son was shot by police in Bangladesh's 2024 protests. They still want justice
Summary
Abu Sayed, a student in Bangladesh, was shot by police during protests in 2024. These protests led to significant political change in the country, including the end of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's leadership. Sayed's family is seeking justice for his death, which was part of a larger movement resulting in many casualties.Key Facts
- Abu Sayed was a student who died after being shot by police during protests in Bangladesh in 2024.
- The protests were initially about reforming civil service job quotas but grew to larger anti-government demonstrations.
- The protests led to the deaths of around 1,400 people, mainly by security forces, according to the UN.
- The protests intensified after Sayed's shooting was broadcast on television.
- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India amidst the protests.
- A tribunal was created to address the deaths during the protests, but the process is ongoing.
- Sayed's family remembers him as a quiet and hardworking student and continues to seek justice for his death.
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