July Mass uprising Rehabilitation of the injured | Injured demonstrators make a demand of 7 points | Protesters Legal Action for Medical Negligence

A delegation of those injured in the July-August uprising presented their seven-point demand at a meeting with government advisers at the secretariat, which started at 4:40 p.m.

One of the demands is that the state must guarantee the same level of medical treatment for the injured as would be provided to a minister or advisor to the interim government.

In the press release on the seven points, signed by Zihad Islam, a coordinator of the families of the martyrs and wounded of the uprising, they also said that the medical expenses of the wounded who were treated at their own expense should be reimbursed.

Another demand was that the wounded and tortured be given special cards and a special monthly allowance for the next generation, along with their rehabilitation.

They demanded a museum named ‘Smriti Foundation’ to commemorate those killed or injured during the 2024 mass uprising, and an annual mass signature campaign program between July 1 and August 5.

They called for the formation of an independent commission of inquiry to examine the medical records of those who died or those who lost limbs during the mass uprising, and for legal action if any evidence of medical negligence is found.

They also called for swift prosecution of the Awami League and its complicit forces, and a ban on these organisations.

They also demanded the voices of injured protesters and families of those killed in the state reform initiatives of the future be heard.

A group of protesters undergoing treatment for injuries sustained during the July-August mass uprising demonstrated yesterday in front of the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedic Rehabilitation (NITOR) with several demands, including better treatment and government support.

The protesters relented and agreed to return to their hospitals with the assurance of support and speedy release of funds, after four consultants went to NITOR at 2:30 am today and assured the protesters of proper treatment and rehabilitation.

The advisors offered last night to hold a meeting with the demonstrators’ representatives this afternoon.