The government has declared a national day of mourning on Tuesday to honour those who lost their lives, including law enforcement personnel, during the quota reform movement.
The decision came in a Cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office on Monday, according to media reports.
People were urged to wear black badges tomorrow to mourn the deaths.
All places of worship including mosques, temples, and churches were also asked to hold special prayers for the deceased.
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan in the meeting placed a report saying that a total of 150 people were killed in the recent conflict and violence centring the quota reform movement.
Among the deceased were police officers, Awami League leaders and activists, students, and individuals from various professions,” Azaduzzaman said during a press briefing at the Secretariat on Sunday.
He indicated that efforts are ongoing to determine the final death toll and the demographics of the victims, including the number of men, women, and individuals from different professions.
