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From Daily Star · () English

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  • Four individuals convicted in the Abu Sayed killing case have appealed their sentences at the Supreme Court.
  • Abu Sayed, a student, was shot and killed by police during anti-quota protests in July 2024.
  • The convicts include a former assistant sub-inspector and a constable, who were sentenced to death, and two others given prison terms.

Four individuals convicted in the killing of student Abu Sayed have filed appeals with the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, seeking acquittal. Abu Sayed, a student at Begum Rokeya University, was fatally shot by police on July 16, 2024, in front of the university during anti-quota protests. The convicted individuals include former Rangpur Metropolitan Police assistant sub-inspector Amir Hossain and constable Sujan Chandra Roy, both sentenced to death. Also appealing are former BRUR assistant registrar Rafiul Hasan Russell and Bangladesh Chhatra League joint general secretary Emran Chowdhury, also known as Akash, who received five-year prison sentences. The appeals were filed separately by the two groups of convicts. The International Crimes Tribunal-2 had previously sentenced two individuals to death, three to life imprisonment, and 25 others to various jail terms in April of this year. All four appellants are currently in jail.

Amir and Sujan were sentenced to death, and Rafiul and Emran were sentenced to five years’ imprisonment.

— Azizur Rahman DuluThe lawyer for the appellants detailing the sentences handed down by the International Crimes Tribunal-2.
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