At least 26 killed in single day of student protests in Bangladesh

Netra News has confirmed the deaths of 26 individuals in a single day as a result of police and ruling party attacks on students protesting for quota reforms in public sector jobs across Bangladesh. This figure is from July 18th (Thursday) alone, and the overall death toll from the ongoing protests is higher.

The number of deaths is expected to rise further as reports of unidentified victims continue to emerge and verified by our reporters. The confirmation comes after thorough corroboration of information and videos shared on social media, as well as press releases and various news sources.

Among the deceased on July 18th are two journalists and several other professionals, with the majority being students.

The latest violence adds to the death toll from the previous days, with seven more students killed on July 16th and July 17th, bringing the confirmed total to at least 33 deaths over the course of the protests.

The situation remains tense as the nation grapples with the aftermath of these brutal clashes, with authorities enacting a complete internet shutdown.

Deaths on July 18th 2024

Name — affiliation — place of death

1. Shakil Pervez (student), Manarat University, Dhaka
2. Farhan Faiyaaz (student), Dhaka Residential Model College, Dhaka
3. Sharif Hasan (student), Imperial College, Dhaka
4. Sheikh Fahmin Zafar (student), Tongi Government College, Dhaka
5. Shahnewaj Fahad (student), East West University, Dhaka
6. Tasauf ul alam (student), ….., Dhaka
7. Jahiduzzaman Tanvin (IT professional), ….., Dhaka
8. Asif Hasan (student), Northern University, Dhaka
9. Zunaid Hossain Adnan (student), Notre Dame College, Dhaka
10. Dipto Dey (student), Madaripur Government College, Madaripur
11. Shykh Aashhabul Yamin (student), Military Institute of Science and Technology, Dhaka
12. Tahmid Tamim (student), NKMH, Narsingdi
13. Iqra (student), Narayanganj Government Women’s College, ….
14. Mir Mugdho (student), Khulna University, …..
15. Md. Irfan Bhuiyan (student), United International University, Dhaka
16. Hasan Mehedi (journalist), Dhaka Times, Dhaka
17. Mohammad Imad (student), Patiya Government College, Chittagong
18. Imon Miah (.....), ….., Narsingdi
19. Wasim (cloth merchant), ….., Dhaka
20. Nazmul (chemical trader), ….., Dhaka
21. Md. Ali (.....), ….., Dhaka
22. Unidentified, ....., Chittagong
23. Iqbal* (.....), ….., Dhaka
24. Dulal Matbar (driver/chauffeur), ….., Dhaka
25. Unidentified (rickshaw puller ), ...., Dhaka
26. Md. Shakil Hossain (journalist), Bhorer Awaj, Gazipur

This list is being updated and is not exhaustive.