Ensure treatment for the Injured in student-people's mass uprising

The exact number of people injured and killed in the anti-discrimination student-people's mass uprising is yet to be determined. According to information published in the media, over a thousand people have been killed, and nearly 33,000 have been injured. Doctors believe the death toll may rise as many of the injured are still in critical condition. Some have suffered burns, others have been shot in the eyes, and many have had limbs amputated. Multiple doctors have stated that many of the injured require long-term treatment.

A news report published last Sunday (August 18) revealed that, according to the health department, more than 500 patients are currently receiving treatment in public and private hospitals. However, this data may not be up-to-date, as many injured individuals are not accounted for, according to their relatives. The government is making every effort to determine the exact number of casualties.

The interim government has decided to provide free medical treatment to those injured in the violence. Special units have been set up to ensure the highest level of care for those still in hospitals. Despite these efforts, many are concerned about the cost of treatment. Families of the injured say that in many cases, free medicine is not being provided, forcing them to purchase it themselves. They are also incurring expenses for tests and other medical procedures.

Many of the injured in the uprising come from low-income families, and they are uncertain about how to afford long-term medical care. The government has yet to provide a clear plan on how long it will continue to bear the costs of treatment for the injured. Doctors have warned that many of the injured will face lifelong complications and will require ongoing treatment, which could be costly.

In this case, the government must establish a policy to ensure lifelong medical care for the injured. In Bangladesh, it is often seen that when a new issue arises, older issues are forgotten. While public emotions still run high for the victims of the uprising, there is concern that discussions may fade in a few months. Already, there is speculation about who will hold various government positions, and new issues will continue to emerge.

While new topics of discussion may arise every moment, we must not forget the martyrs and the injured of the mass uprising. It is through their blood that Bangladesh has entered a new era. We urge the government to arrange full medical care for every injured individual while the wounds are still fresh. Not a single person injured in the uprising should be deprived of free treatment. Additionally, the government must take responsibility for the welfare of the families of the deceased.