Bangladesh was shaken by widespread protests in July and August, sparked by the student-led Quota Reform Movement, a movement against employment discrimination that evolved into a campaign to oust the government of then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Driven by frustrations over government policies, inequality and corruption, the demonstrations led to violent clashes between protesters and authorities. Police violence left 647 individuals with serious eye injuries and 525 physically disabled. Hospitals reported 622 deaths, though the true toll is higher, as many were not recorded at medical facilities. In all, more than 18,000 people were injured.
After student demands, Hasina resigned and fled to India on August 5. The streets of the capital, Dhaka, then became a canvas for public expression. Students, in particular, used graffiti and murals to voice their grief, anger and hope. Walls were adorned with images of victory, calls for justice and tributes to the martyrs of the movement, reflecting the desire for a reborn Bangladesh.
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