The July uprising in Bangladesh is remembered not only for the student and public protests but also for the sacrifices of women who played vital roles on the streets, in caregiving, and in communication. According to the official gazette, ten women and children were among those killed during the movement. Their stories reflect the human cost of the struggle against what the report calls a fascist regime, with victims including students, workers, homemakers, and a domestic worker.

Among them were 15-year-old Naima Sultana, shot while standing on her balcony in Uttara; six-year-old Riya Ghosh, killed in Narayanganj; and 17-year-old Nafisa Hossain Marwa, who died during a protest march in Savar. Others include Sumaiya Akter, Shahinur Begum, Liza Akter, Nasima Akter, Rita Akter, Maya Islam, and Meherun Nesa Tanha. Each story portrays a personal tragedy intertwined with the national democratic movement.

Families of the victims said these women and children represent enduring symbols of courage and sacrifice. They called for the state to preserve their memory, recognize their martyrdom, and ensure justice as part of the nation’s democratic and humanitarian commitment.