Draft:Killing of Abu Sayed

Following the killing, protests took place at multiple [[Universities in Bangladesh|universities across Bangladesh]], including [[Dhaka University]], [[Rajshahi University]], [[Chittagong University]], [[Jahangirnagar University]], and [[Begum Rokeya University]]. Students organized sit-ins, class boycotts, and campus blockades, demanding action. At Begum Rokeya University, protesters called for the resignation of Vice-Chancellor and University Proctor. A judicial commission visited Rangpur from 4 to 7 August 2024 to investigate six deaths during the protests, including Abu Sayed’s.

Following the killing, protests took place at multiple [[Universities in Bangladesh|universities across Bangladesh]], including [[Dhaka University]], [[Rajshahi University]], [[Chittagong University]], [[Jahangirnagar University]], and [[Begum Rokeya University]]. Students organized sit-ins, class boycotts, and campus blockades, demanding action. At Begum Rokeya University, protesters called for the resignation of Vice-Chancellor and University Proctor. A judicial commission visited Rangpur from 4 to 7 August 2024 to investigate six deaths during the protests, including Abu Sayed’s.

On 26 October 2024, senior police officials, including Inspector General Md Moynul Islam and Regional Commissioner Md Abdul Mazid, visited Abu Sayed’s grave in Babanpur, his home village, where they offered prayers and met with his family. The visit was attended by hundreds of local residents. On 6 April 2025, Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed also visited the grave and met with the family.

On 26 October 2024, senior police officials, including [[Inspector General of Police (Bangladesh)|Inspector General]] [[Md. Mainul Islam (police officer)|Md. Mainul Islam]] and Regional Commissioner Md Abdul Mazid, visited Abu Sayed’s grave in Babanpur, to offered prayers and met with his family. On 6 April 2025, [[Chief Justice of Bangladesh|Chief Justice]] [[Syed Refaat Ahmed]] also visited the grave and met with the family.

=== Reaction ===

=== Reaction ===

Amnesty International issued a statement on 17 July 2024 condemning Abu Sayed’s killing and called for an independent investigation. On 30 July 2024, Amnesty International published an open letter citing over 200 protest-related deaths since mid-July and highlighting Abu Sayed’s case, calling for accountability. Human Rights Watch issued a statement on 24 July 2024, addressing repression of protesters and arbitrary arrests connected to the quota reform movement. The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) conducted a fact-finding mission in Bangladesh from 14 to 16 September 2024. Its report, published on 12 February 2025, described the use of lethal force by security forces during the protests and estimated over 1,400 protester deaths.

Amnesty International issued a statement on 17 July 2024 condemning Abu Sayed’s killing and called for an independent investigation. On 30 July 2024, Amnesty International published an open letter citing over 200 protest-related deaths since mid-July and highlighting Abu Sayed’s case, calling for accountability. Human Rights Watch issued a statement on 24 July 2024, addressing repression of protesters and arbitrary arrests connected to the quota reform movement. The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) conducted a fact-finding mission in Bangladesh from 14 to 16 September 2024. Its report, published on 12 February 2025, described the use of lethal force by security forces during the protests and estimated over 1,400 protester deaths.