36 July: One Year After the Bangladesh Uprising Against the India-Backed Sheikh Hasina Regime

36 July: One Year After the Bangladesh Uprising Against the India-Backed Sheikh Hasina Regime

36 July is no ordinary date in Bangladesh’s history. It symbolizes a revolution, a cry for justice, and a victory against decades of oppression. Exactly one year ago, in July 2024, the streets of Bangladesh witnessed one of the bloodiest and most historic uprisings in South Asia. The people of Bangladesh stood united against Sheikh Hasina’s India-backed regime, demanding democracy, justice, and dignity.

But this freedom was not free. It came at an unimaginable cost:

More than 2,000 people were killed during the uprising.

Over 15,000 were injured, many carrying permanent scars of the brutal crackdown.

Around 1,500 remain in critical condition, fighting for life even today.

Hundreds are still missing, leaving families in endless pain and uncertainty.

These are not mere numbers; these are human lives – young students, workers, ordinary citizens who dared to dream of a better Bangladesh. They faced bullets, tear gas, arrests, and internet blackouts. Yet, their courage shattered the walls of dictatorship.

The Fall of Sheikh Hasina’s India-Backed Regime

For years, Sheikh Hasina’s government ruled with an iron fist. Allegations of corruption, election fraud, and human rights violations plagued her tenure. But the final spark came from the Quota Reform Movement, which began as a peaceful student protest demanding fairness in public service recruitment. What followed was state-sponsored violence on a scale never seen before.

The India-backed regime unleashed brutal force to suppress the movement, turning city streets into war zones. But instead of breaking the spirit of the people, it fueled a nationwide revolution. By early August 2024, Sheikh Hasina fled the country, ending her 15-year rule.

The term “36 July” became a symbolic extension of July – marking August 5, 2024, the day Sheikh Hasina’s government collapsed. It represents the ultimate price of freedom and the rebirth of a nation. Today, under the caretaker government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh stands at the crossroads of history, aiming to rebuild democracy and justice.

The Legacy of the Martyrs

Every drop of blood shed during the uprising is a reminder that freedom is never free. 36 July is a promise – that their sacrifices will not go in vain. It is a call to ensure that no foreign-backed regime ever exploits the sovereignty of Bangladesh again.

We salute the 2000+ martyrs, pray for the critically injured, and demand justice for the missing heroes. Their courage gave birth to Bangladesh 2.0 – a nation that belongs to its people, not to tyranny.

Final Words

36 July is not just history; it is a responsibility. A responsibility to protect democracy, defend freedom, and honor the fallen heroes who changed the destiny of a nation.