Injured protesters return to hospital at Hasnat Abdullah’s request

The injured from the July-August anti-discrimination movement left the Jamuna front near the Chief Advisor's residence and returned to the hospital. Around 2:00 am on February 3, they were seen leaving the main gate of Jamuna at the request of Hasnat Abdullah, the convenor of the anti-discrimination student movement.

Before their return to the hospital, the injured protesters presented seven demands. Hasnat Abdullah, convenor of the anti-discrimination student movement, listened carefully to their concerns and showed solidarity with their demands. He also analyzed each of their points, discussing the current progress and the ways these demands could be addressed.

Hasnat assured the injured that he would visit the Secretariat within the week to discuss their medical treatment and rehabilitation. He also mentioned that three representatives among the injured would accompany him, and that a final decision on these representatives would be made on Monday evening at the hospital.

Earlier, at midnight on Sunday, the injured protesters broke through a police barricade and gathered in front of Jamuna. Shortly after, Hasnat Abdullah arrived to speak with them, although the injured initially hesitated to engage in conversation.

The protesters expressed their frustration, emphasizing that the government must first ensure proper medical care before discussing reforms, party formations, or elections. They criticized the authorities for focusing on political matters rather than addressing the needs of the injured, and pointed out that while the government had promised rehabilitation, no real action had been taken, leaving them with no visible progress.

In response, Hasnat Abdullah said, "The government has failed to provide proper medical treatment to those injured in the anti-discrimination movement. Bureaucratic inefficiencies, secretaries, and officials are responsible. I am personally distressed by the fact that we couldn't provide proper care to those who suffered."

"Rehabilitation is a long process. There has been confusion because of the document verification process, leading to the formation of various groups and subgroups, along with a class of brokers. One side claims to be genuine while accusing the other of being fake. This situation has caused embarrassment for the government. I assure you that the government will take all necessary steps to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured, and I will personally raise this issue with the government on your behalf," he added.