July Revolution
July revolution is the student-led uprising in Bangladesh, which led to the fall of the then government in early August. Initially, the revolution set off in June as an objection towards the 30% quota allocation for the descendants of freedom fighters in government jobs. After similar protests in 2013 and 2018, the students had taken the issue to the street for the third time. In July 2024, this Anti-discrimination Student Movement continued intensely without any resolution in sight. Protestors enforced blockades in several places and avoided attending classes or exams.
On July 15, armed individuals attacked the protesting students and injured hundreds. Within the next couple of days, the Anti-discrimination Movement met violent confrontation, resulting in brutal attacks and casualties. But none left the street withdrawing their demand for once. In fact, the demand was no longer confined to only the quota system.
From July 20, the then Government instated nationwide’ curfew for indefinite days. The unrest situation persisted; killing, vandalism, raids, etc. continued terrorizing the crowd. At this point, protestors rejected the reformation of quota system and even nationwide mourning. On August 3, they announced their one-point demand of the government’s resignation. Finally, on August 5, the unity and perseverance of the student-led protest met the day of light. The Prime Minister had to step down and leave the country, marking the end of dictatorship and the beginning of a new chapter of Bangladesh.
