Divya Delhi: Police violence at anti-job quota activists in Bangladesh killed six on July 16, 2024. The Rangpur death of Abu Sayeed symbolized state persecution. Over 800 deaths were reported in the following 21 days before the regime was ousted on August 5. In addition to the killings, the Hasina government was criticized for its insensitive remarks before and after July 16. Obaidul Quader, former minister and Awami League General Secretary, reportedly advised his student wing to attack Dhaka University protestors on July 14 for "objectionable" slogans. One year later, protestors in power in Bangladesh attacked civil freedoms even more vehemently. They created the National Citizen Party (NCP) with administrative support. Despite never winning elections, they dominate the country. Official reports say four Awami League supporters died and nine were injured in Gopalganj. The toll is reportedly greater. Gopalganj is Sheikh Hasina's electoral constituency, hometown, Mujibur Rahman's burial site, and the Awami League's greatest bastion. League supporters reportedly tried to stop NCP from having a demonstration there. Reality looks very different.