Many people, including myself, are questioning whether the blood of Abu Saeed, a student of Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur who was shot dead during the quota reform movement, was shed in vain. He courageously faced the bullets of the brutal police unleashed by the government.
Abu Saeed is a hero against the injustices of 2024. However, just three days after the army took control of the streets, the momentum of the movement has dwindled. It seems the protesting students have gone silent.
So, did Abu Saeed’s blood go in vain?
Is there no one left in Bangladesh as brave as Abu Saeed to stand up against oppression? Has only one Abu Saeed been born in Bangladesh since the Liberation War of 1971?
If the answer is “yes,” then the future of this country looks bleak.
The youth of Bangladesh must remember Abu Saeed’s sacrifice and continue the fight for justice and equality. His courage should inspire a new generation to stand up against tyranny and work towards a brighter future for the nation.
