Written by Date: August 02, 2024 – Location: Khulna –
Abdullah Shafil, a first-year Electrical and Electronic Engineering student at Northern University, Khulna, lost his sight in one eye after being shot during recent anti-quota protests. While participating in the protests in Khulna, Shafil was hit by a bullet that severely damaged his left eye. Despite multiple surgeries, his vision could not be restored.
Short Biography:
Shafil is a resident of Sonadanga, Khulna, and hails from a humble family. His father is a fishmonger. The family is struggling to afford the expensive medical treatment required for Shafil’s eye injury.
Event Details:
During the height of the protests on August 2, Shafil and his fellow students were involved in a clash with the police. The police resorted to using rubber bullets and shotguns to disperse the crowd. A stray bullet hit Shafil in the eye, causing severe damage.
Reference:
- https://www.khoborsangjog.com/country/khulna/50355/%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%83%E0%A6%A5%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%8B-%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%96%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%9B%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87
- https://www.banglanews24.com/national/news/bd/1377490.details