Dhaka, July 16 -- On this day last year, 22-year-old Abu Sayeed, a student of English at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, etched his name into history.
Facing riot police armed with shotguns during a student demonstration for justice and equality, he stood firm with his arms outstretched - a silent gesture of defiance - moments before he was fatally shot in broad daylight.
Abu Sayeed died where he stood, his final moments captured on video that shocked the nation. His death on 16 July 2024 marked a turning point in Bangladesh's student uprising against discrimination, transforming the protest over quota reform into a broader movement against authoritarianism and state repression.
A year later, Sayeed's name continues to resonate. His po...