Killing of student Abu Sayed during the July Uprising and subsequent legal and administrative action at Begum Rokeya University

Abu Sayed, a student of Begum Rokeya University, was killed by police gunfire on July 16, 2024, in Rangpur during the anti-discrimination student movement. The incident resulted in approximately 50 other students being injured. A recent verdict by the International Crimes Tribunal-2 sentenced 30 individuals involved, including two police members receiving the death penalty and three officers receiving life imprisonment. Additionally, following the Tribunal's directive, 11 university officials, including three teachers and eight staff members, were permanently expelled for their involvement in the case.