Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad recounted his investigation for Human Rights Watch into the Shapla Square killings, saying, “Every time Hefazat holds a rally, I remember the atrocities of that night.” Journalist Azad Mazumder added, “We concluded that at least 58 people, including seven members of the security forces, were killed over two days of violence.” Azad said he lived in constant fear during the two-week investigation. “I could never take credit publicly due to security concerns, but seeing fellow journalists reference my work gives me great satisfaction.”