Nationwide mourning over quota protest killings

Today, the nation is united in mourning for the lives lost during the recent wave of violence surrounding the demand for quota reform in government jobs.

The Bangladesh government's cabinet decided on Monday.

As a symbol of mourning, individuals will don black badges as they pay their respects to the departed. Alongside this gesture, special prayers will be held in mosques, temples, pagodas, and other places of worship.

An official notice was also published regarding this matter. A nationwide mourning will be observed on July 30 to remember those who lost their lives in the violent acts, sabotage, arson, looting, and acts of terror during the anti-quota movement.

According to official sources, the government has confirmed a total of 150 deaths thus far.

The data was collected from multiple hospitals, districts, and other locations.

In response to a question, cabinet secretary Md Mahbub Hossain stated that the home minister initially reported 147 deaths. Still, three additional deaths have been included, bringing the total death toll to 150.

As reported by the student movement advocating for quota reform, a total of 266 individuals, including 66 who remain unidentified, have tragically lost their lives.

On the night of July 27, Abdul Hannan, one of the platform's coordinators, shared the list of deceased individuals with the media.

As reported by TGE, a total of 211 individuals have tragically lost their lives during the ongoing protests and subsequent clashes surrounding the quota reform movement.

Information has been gathered from multiple sources, including hospitals, eyewitnesses transporting deceased bodies, and grieving relatives.