On Wednesday, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk presented a report in Geneva detailing human rights violations during the July uprising in Bangladesh. He accused the Hasina government of violently suppressing student protests, leading to severe human rights abuses. The report aims to provide critical insights into the ongoing situation and contribute to shaping a new future for the country.

Despite the involvement of police officers in multiple homicides, very few have been held accountable. Among the accused are officers implicated in the July murders of seven individuals, including a school student named Anas, in Chankharpul. Although 952 police officers have been named in various murder and attempted murder cases, only 28 have been arrested—a mere 2.94% arrest rate. Families of the victims have expressed outrage, demanding justice and warning of potential risks posed by unpunished officers roaming freely.

The names of martyrs from the July-August Revolution in the Sylhet Division have been included in the 2025 diary published by Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST). The names appear on pages 118 to 120, listing a total of 33 martyrs from three districts of Sylhet. Faculty members and students of the university have welcomed this initiative, viewing it as a positive step towards preserving history. They believe that documenting the names of these martyrs will help future generations become more aware of the July-August Revolution and inspire them to uphold democratic values.

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, will present a report in Geneva on Wednesday detailing human rights violations and abuses linked to the July-August 2024 protests in Bangladesh. Representatives from Bangladesh’s interim government and civil society will participate in the session. On Monday, Türk expressed hope that the report, based on independent investigations, would provide an accurate and objective portrayal of the situation, promoting accountability, reparations, and necessary reforms.

A video of Md. Shiblu (28), an accused in a case related to firing during the Chattogram mass uprising, has gone viral on social media. The 22-second video, recorded by Shiblu himself, surfaced on Friday morning, showing him holding a mobile phone in one hand while displaying bullets and a firearm in different poses with the other. According to police sources, on July 16, a rally of students and citizens in the Sholoshahar No. 2 Gate area was attacked with explosives and firearms, leaving several innocent people and students injured. Law enforcement agencies have confirmed that efforts are ongoing to arrest him.

The International Crimes Tribunal has ordered four individuals to appear in court on April 9 in connection with the murder of Abu Sayeed, the first martyr of the mass uprising. Additionally, the prosecution has been instructed to submit the investigation report by that date. Prosecutor Tajul Islam stated that Sayeed was expelled from Rokeya University campus by Chhatra League activists and their associates. He stood with open arms against discrimination but was shot dead. The prosecution alleges that former ASI Amir Hossain and Constable Sujon Chandra Roy were directly involved, while university proctor Shariful Islam and Chhatra League member Emran Chowdhury Akash, among others, played an instigating role.

On the first day of Ramadan, an emotional social media post by Mir Snigdha, the twin brother of July Uprising martyr Mir Mugdho, resonated deeply. "Everyone is posting, 'The main ingredient of Iftar is family!' My mother always worried about what Mugdho was eating for Iftar. If he was home, she would make sure he had his favorites. Today, I know my mother—and thousands of other mothers—will cry at Iftar, knowing Mugdho will never come home again," he wrote. The post was shared by adviser Asif Nazrul, further amplifying its impact.

Adilur Rahman Khan, Adviser to the Interim Government’s Ministry of Housing and Public Works and Ministry of Industry, visited the grave of Shaheed Goush Uddin in Golapganj, Sylhet, who was killed by police gunfire during the 2024 uprising. During his visit, Khan met with the martyr’s family members and paid his respects. He was accompanied by local administrative officials, including the Upazila Executive Officer of Fenchuganj, Mohammad Shafiqul Islam, and Golapganj’s Upazila Executive Officer Milton Chandra Pal, along with Assistant Commissioner (Land) Faisal Mahmud Fuad, Circle ASP Mohammad Shah Alam, and local coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.

The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs has officially recognized 1,401 individuals injured in the recent mass uprising as “July Warriors.” A gazette notification was issued on Thursday listing 493 individuals with critical injuries under Category A and 908 individuals with severe injuries under Category B.

The ministry has also announced plans to publish a Category C list for those with less severe injuries. The gazette includes details such as the injured individuals’ medical case IDs, names, parents’ names, and permanent addresses.

Earlier, on January 15, the government had published a gazette listing 834 people who were martyred in the uprising. These individuals are set to receive financial assistance.

On Thursday, Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam announced that financial assistance for the families of those martyred in the July protests and for injured individuals will be implemented starting in March. So far, 834 people have been confirmed as martyrs, with ongoing efforts to verify more cases. Each martyr’s family will receive 30 lakh BDT—10 lakh in the current fiscal year and a monthly stipend of 20,000 BDT. Additionally, financially stable families will be offered government and private job placements.

For the injured, three categories have been established:
• Category A: 493 individuals will receive 5 lakh BDT as a one-time grant and a 20,000 BDT monthly stipend.
• Category B: 908 individuals will receive 3 lakh BDT one-time and 15,000 BDT monthly.
• Category C: 10,648 individuals will receive 1 lakh BDT one-time and 10,000 BDT monthly.

A case has been filed against 362 individuals, including 62 specifically named, following the death of school student Junaid Islam Ratul (14) in a shooting during mass protests in Bogura. Ratul’s father lodged the case at the Sadar police station on February 17.

On Tuesday night, police arrested one of the accused, Manju Sarkar. According to the case details, on August 5, Ratul and his brother-in-law Amir Hamza joined student protests in the city. The accused allegedly used both local and foreign weapons to instill fear. One of the accused, Subhashish Poddar Liton, reportedly fired a shotgun at Ratul with intent to kill. After months of treatment, Ratul succumbed to his injuries on September 23.

A UN report has revealed that security forces fired at unarmed protesters from close range during the July uprising. Citing Article 7 of the Rome Statute, the UN Human Rights Office stated that the killings by state security forces and ruling party activists could be classified as crimes against humanity. The report also documented cases where military rifles and automatic pistols were used to shoot at protesters’ heads and eyes, indicating intent to kill. These acts were labeled as further evidence of crimes against humanity.

On Wednesday afternoon, a group of injured protesters from the July movement staged a sit-in outside the office of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Tejgaon, Dhaka.

They chanted slogans demanding adequate compensation and support. Protesters specifically called for an end to discrimination in categorizing the injured and urged authorities to accelerate the rehabilitation process for the families of those who lost their lives.

They declared that the protest would continue until clear directives were issued. This demonstration follows previous attempts where the injured had blocked key locations in the capital, including Shyamoli, Shahbagh, and the Chief Adviser’s residence, to demand recognition and rehabilitation.

After visiting the former residence of deposed leader Sheikh Hasina, Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam posted on social media, describing Gonobhaban as a “deserted graveyard of arrogance and power.” He stated, “I visited the once-magnificent ‘Gonobhaban’ to collect evidence. Just like tyrants such as Nimrod, Pharaoh, Marcos, or Bashar al-Assad, Sheikh Hasina had to flee her luxurious palace.” The post included images of scattered documents and garbage, with graffiti on the walls demanding justice. Tajul Islam questioned whether future autocrats would learn from this downfall.

Mahmudur Rahman has urged Begum Rokeya University to initiate research on Martyr Abu Sayeed and all other revolutionaries. He emphasized that Abu Sayeed’s iconic defiance has deeply moved the people of Bangladesh. On July 16, Abu Sayeed fearlessly confronted police and the assassin Hasina, leading students in the streets against tyranny. The resistance led to the downfall of Hasina’s fascism and India’s hegemony, ultimately forcing them to flee the country.

Sharif Osman Hadi added that every revolutionary in the movement was a mastermind in their own right. He warned that any party or individual attempting to suppress the masterminds of the movement would face the same fate as Mujibism—forced to flee!