Supreme Court Decision Ignites Bangladesh
The catalyst for this explosive unrest was the Supreme Court’s controversial decision. It decided to slash the percentage of reserved government jobs from 56% to a mere 7%. This decision, deemed outrageous by many, lit a fuse that has now set the entire nation ablaze.
Carnage in Khulna, Bangladesh
In a scene straight out of a nightmare, police constable Suman Gharami was mercilessly attacked by a frenzied mob in Khulna. He sustained horrific head injuries and was declared dead on arrival at the Khulna City Medical College Hospital. His death has sent shockwaves through the ranks of law enforcement.
Habiganj Horror: Innocent Labourer Shot Dead
Adding to the day’s gruesome toll, 24-year-old labourer Mostaq Ahmed was caught in the crossfire in Habiganj. Ahmed, who had innocently ventured out to buy shoes, was shot dead in cold blood. He died from excessive bleeding, his lifeless body a testament to the chaos engulfing the nation.
Nationwide Violence in Bangladesh
From Dhaka to Khulna, Sylhet to Narsingdi, Chattogram to Noakhali, Bangladesh’s cities have become unrecognizable. In Dhaka, enraged protestors set fire to a Special Branch training school in Uttara. Chattogram witnessed scenes of utter mayhem as protestors torched a police box at the Wasa intersection.
Stone Pelting and Arson: Anarchy Reigns
The protestors, driven by fury, resorted to stone pelting and hurling brickbats, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Law enforcement, in a desperate bid to regain control, responded with brutal force—lathi-charge, rubber bullets, firearms, stun grenades, and teargas were all unleashed upon the rampaging crowds.
Hospitals Overflowing: Injured Flood In
Hospitals are overwhelmed as scores of protestors, writhing in pain from rubber bullet injuries, flood in. The images of bloodied bodies and anguished faces paint a grim picture of the day’s violence.
Bangladesh on the Brink
Bangladesh is teetering on the edge. The protestors, initially demanding the revocation of quotas for freedom fighters’ families, have now escalated their demands. They are calling for justice for the 200 lives lost in previous protests and the immediate release of detained protestors.
As the death toll rises and the violence shows no sign of abating, Bangladesh stands at a crossroads. The world watches in horror as a nation grapples with its deepest divisions, and the specter of further bloodshed looms large.
