Mother Still Waits for Her Son Killed in July Protest
Setara Begum still waits for her son, bus driver Abu Zafar, to return. She often sees him in her dreams, only to awaken in tears. Each day, she stands by the door, hoping he will come back.
Setara Begum continues to mourn her son, bus driver Abu Zafar, who was shot dead during a protest in Golapbagh, Dhaka, on July 18, 2024. He was the family's sole earner. Zafar’s mother often dreams of his return and demands justice before her death. He was fatally shot by police, according to the family, while walking to his workplace. Locals took him to the hospital, where he was declared dead. Social services have promised support, but the family remains devastated.
Setara Begum still waits for her son, bus driver Abu Zafar, to return. She often sees him in her dreams, only to awaken in tears. Each day, she stands by the door, hoping he will come back.
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