As violence erupted in the capital and across the country centered around the quota movement, four journalists have reportedly lost their lives while covering these incidents.
Additionally, at least 35 people have been injured by shotgun shells. At least 224 journalists and media personnel have been injured by gunfire or attacks, with at least 67 in critical condition.
Fatalities
Hasan Mehedi, a senior reporter for Dhaka Times, was shot during violence in Jatrabari on the evening of July 18. He was declared dead after being taken to the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College (DMCH).
Tahir Zaman Priyo, freelance photojournalist, was shot in the head while taking pictures at Science Laboratory intersection on the afternoon of July 19 and died on the spot.
Abu Taher Md Turab, journalist for Naya Diganta, was shot while on duty in Sylhet on July 19 and died the next day in hospital.
Md Shakil Hossain, Gazipur correspondent for Daily Bhorer Awaz, was shot and killed while collecting news on July 18.
Injured journalists
Many journalists from various print and electronic media in and outside Dhaka were shot, attacked, or injured while on duty. Here is a list of the injured:
Amader Shomoy
Nine journalists from Daily Amader Shomoy were injured. They are Chief Reporter Shahjahan Akand Shuvo, photojournalists Manjurul Babu, Md. Mehraj, and Alamin Leon, staff reporters Abdullah Kafi and Rezaul Reza, and multimedia journalists Mirajul Islam and Akhtaruzzaman.
Prothom Alo
Three photojournalists Sajid Hossain, Dipu Malakar, and Khaled Sarkar as well as Jahangirnagar University (JU) representative Mamun.
Kaler Kantho
Senior photojournalist Manjurul Karim, photojournalists Lutfur Rahman, Sheikh Hasan, and Mohammad Asad, and two multimedia reporters, Al Amin and Mahadi Hasan. Manjurul Karim was seriously injured in an attack in Jatrabari on July 20, his camera was broken, and his motorcycle was burned.
Protidiner Bangladesh
Three journalists from Daily Pratidiner Bangladesh were injured: photojournalist Ali Hossain Mintoo, Crime Chief Alauddin Arif, and multimedia reporter Akash. Alauddin Arif was shot with birdshot at Malibagh Abul Hotel area on July 19.
Dhaka Tribune
Photojournalist Ahadul Karim Khan was injured while covering the student protest in Purana Paltan area on July 19..
Samakal
Senior photojournalists Sajjad Mahmud Nayan and Mamunur Rashid.
The Daily Star
Senior photojournalist Prabir Das, multimedia journalist Abir in Dhaka, and Sylhet correspondent Doha Chowdhury.
Bangladesh Pratidin
Senior journalist Rohet Rajib was attacked in Jatrabari on July 18, and reporter Masud Rana was attacked in Rampura on July 19. Three of the newspaper's delivery vehicles were set on fire in Rayerbagh.
Manabzamin
Photojournalist Jibon Ahmed was shot in Rampura on July 20, sustaining six birdshot injuries.
Desh Rupantor
Four journalists from Daily Desh Rupantor were injured: photojournalists Mohubar Rahman and Mosharraf Hossain Bhuban, staff reporter Nazmul Hasan Sagar, and multimedia journalist Supon Sikder.
Ittefaq
Senior photojournalist Abdul Goni from Daily Ittefaq was seriously injured.
Shomoyer Alo
Photojournalists Abdul Halim, Abdullah Al Momin, and Sheikh Ferdous, Literary Editor Ali Reza Chowdhury, JU representative Mushfiqur Rizwan and online journalists Humayun and Al Imran.
Khoborer Kagoj
Photojournalist Masud Milon was shot on July 19, and reporter Mehedi Hasan Khaja was injured.
Songbad
Senior reporter Mostafizur Rahman, Chief Photojournalist Sohrab Alam, Crime Staff Reporter Masud Rana, and Staff Reporter Rezaul Karim. Two of them were seriously injured.
Jay Jay Din
Multimedia reporter Abdullah Al Mamun and Nahid Hasan.
Janakantha
Photojournalists Sumond Chakraborty and Jasim Uddin, reporter Fazlur Rahman, DU correspondent Mojahar, and JU correspondent Wazhatul Islam.
Bhorer Kagoj
Photojournalist Mamun Abedin and reporter Rajibul Manik.
Alokito Bangladesh
Photojournalist Md. Akhtar Hossain and reporter Arif.
Dainik Jugantor
Dhaka University correspondent Mahida Hasan was attacked on campus as well as JU representative Mosaddekur Rahman. The other is Narayanganj Fatullah correspondent Al Amin Pradhan, who was seriously injured on July 19.
Kalbela
Staff reporter Roni Raihan and lead mobile journalism (Mojo) reporter Akram Hossain.
Daily Sun
Photojournalist Riaz Ahmed Suman and reporter Sayed Hasan Shuvo.
Bonik Barta
Photojournalists Masfikur Akhtar and Kazi Salahuddin, and Jahangirnagar University correspondent Mehdi Mamun.
The Business Standard
Senior correspondent Jasim Uddin, reporter Rokonuzzaman Moni, photojournalist Rajib Dhar, and multimedia journalist Md. Kajol Sikder.
Ajker Patrika
Photojournalist Fazle Elahi Omar and another whose name is not disclosed.
Banglabazar
Photojournalist M Khokon Sikder.
Ajker Dainik
Photojournalist Noor Hossain Pipul.
The Daily Observer
Photojournalist Khondokar Azizur Rahman.
Manob Kantho
Photojournalist Md Zubair Alam Khan.
Dainik Jonota
Photojournalist Md Abdul Halim.
Dainik Inqilab
Reporter SA Masum.
Dainik Naya Diganta
Photojournalist SM Abdullah Parvez Al Bappi and district photojournalist Md Sabuj Mia.
Arthiniti Protidin
Photojournalist Md Masud Parvez Milon.
Bangla Tribune
Senior photojournalist Sazzad Hossain, staff reporters Arman Bhuiyan, Asad Abedin Joy, Atik Hasan Shuvo, and Jahangirnagar University correspondent SM Tawhid.
Of them, two are seriously injured, with one hit by buckshot.
Senior photojournalist Sazzad Hossain said he was severely injured when attackers indiscriminately attacked while taking pictures in the Science Lab area on July 18.
Arman Bhuiyan was attacked by Tejgaon Jubo League and Chhatra League leaders and activists while covering the quota reform movement.
BDNews24.com
Photojournalist Md Mahmud Zaman Abhi and Jahangirnagar University correspondent Asif Zaman.
Banglanews24.com
Senior photo correspondent G.M. Mujibur Rahman, staff photo correspondent Shakil Ahmed, and staff correspondent Iffat Sharif.
Sarabangla
Photojournalists Habibur Rahman Habib and Md. Sumit Ahmed Sohel.
Barta24.com
Staff reporter Khondokar Asifuzzaman and Raju Ahmed.
Shokal Shondha
Photojournalist Md. Harun Or Rashid, staff reporter Menira Mitu, and reporter Kallol Karmakar, with one in critical condition.
Breaking News
Photojournalist Md. Salekuzzaman Chowdhury.
FNS
Senior photojournalist Salauddin Ahmed Shamim
Bangla Outlook
Senior reporter Moktadir Rashid Romeo.
Rising BD
Multimedia staff reporter of Rising BD, Sukanta Biswas, was seriously injured
DBC
Senior reporters Masudur Rahman, Zakaria Ahmed, and Mostafa Mahbub, staff reporters Tarikul Islam Mohon and Mohiuddinul Khan Apu, cameramen Ali Imam, Kazi Zahid Ahmed, Murtuza Nasir, Mahmud Ali Babul, and Mohammad Rafiqul Islam. Among them, one was hit by a bullet.
Senior reporter Masudur Rahman said that on July 19, while covering news in the Paltan area, several bullets hit his body. He still has two bullets in his head and forehead. He said that journalists are currently viewed as enemies by the police, party workers, and protestors alike.
Channel i
Senior staff correspondent Saker Adnan and staff correspondent Shahidullah Raju.
Nagorik Television
Staff reporter Fazle Rabbi and video editor Raju Hanif. Nagorik Television’s television units were burned, and a car was vandalized, according to the CEO.
Banglavision
Staff reporters Mamun Abdullah and Forruk Babu, and cameraman Liton Khan. In addition, a car, a camera, and a boom were destroyed.
Ekhon Television
Reporter Mazhar Emon and cameraman Tanim Ahmed.
NTV
Staff correspondents Junaid Al Habib, Kaikobad Mahmud, Najibur Rahman, Mezbah Hasan, and Shafi Mahmud, senior reporter Zahidur Rahman, senior cameraman Sabbir Hossain Marshal, cameramen Alagir Hossain, Helal Ahmed Sajib, and Zahed Ansari.
Among them, two are seriously injured and are still under treatment. Several cameras and vehicles were also vandalized.
Boishakhi
Staff reporter Sajjadur Rahman, cameraman Mahfuzur Rahman, and driver Md. Sujan Mia. In addition, one of the television's cars was burned, and two cars were vandalized.
71 TV: Senior reporter Nadia Sharmin, senior correspondent and planning editor Milton Anwar, senior correspondent Mufti Parvez Nadir Reza, cameramen Rashedul Hasan, Md. Mahmudul, and Abul Kawsar, and Waliuddin Ahmed. Cameraman Bisad Hasan was attacked.
Asian TV
Chief reporters Halima Akter Labonya and Raten Biplob, staff reporters Noor Mohammad Bhuiyan and Enam Mandal, chief cameraman Shahidul Haque Jibon, senior cameraman Latif Chowdhury, and cameraman Adib Hossain. Among them, three are seriously injured.
One of the television's cars was burned, and two cars were vandalized.
ATN Bangla
Senior reporter Tarikul Islam was hit by buckshot. He is. The injured are staff reporter Mushfiqur Rahman and cameraman Shafiur Rahman Pradhan. In addition, three of the television's cars were vandalized.
News24
Twelve journalists from News24 Television were injured. Among them, six were hit by buckshot. They are staff reporter Masud Suman (he had surgery on his eye), cameraman Mofazzal Hossain Babul, Savar correspondent Nazmul Hossain, and his cameraman Emdat, Rangpur correspondent Momin, and his cameraman Demi. Staff reporters Reza and Amir were also injured. Besides, four other journalists were attacked.
News24's head of news Rahul Raha said that the attacks on our journalists in such a manner have broken all previous records.
Mohona TV
Senior reporters Kazi Insah Bin Didar and Humayun Kabir were shot, while senior cameraman Kabir Hossain Khan was seriously injured.
Desh TV
Staff reporter Jannatul Mohona and cameraman Abdul Khaleque.
SA TV
Staff reporter Kawsar Hamid (Sohan Khan), reporters Ismail Hossain and Rifat Alam Shishir, and cameramen Md. Harun and Ibrahim Khalil. Among them, Sohan Khan was seriously injured on July 18 in the Badda area, breaking his left arm. He stated that the protestors started beating the journalists, calling them government agents.
Ekushey TV
Staff reporter Mahmud Hasan, cameraman Wasim Khan, cameraman Rabiul Islam, and driver Sohel.
Additionally, one of the station's vehicles and a camera were burned.
Independent Television
Senior reporters Shahriar Anirban, Ejazur Rahman, Nazmul Saeed, Al Amin Haque Ohon, and Nur-e-Alam; staff reporters Khaled Raihan, Md. Omar Farooq, Ikramul Haque, Al Amin Hossain, and Mahmudul Hasan (Parvez). Among them, four journalists were seriously injured.
RTV
Reporters Yasmin Akter, Taimun Raihan, Dipto Chandra Pal, and cameramen Swapan Dewan, Mehedi Hasan Sujan, and Alauddin. Among them, two were seriously injured.
Jamuna TV
Senior reporter Bhaskar Bhattacharya, cameraman Mizanur Topu, and Bogura bureau chief Meherul Sujan from Jamuna Television were injured. Among them, the two reporters were seriously injured. Additionally, six vehicles belonging to Jamuna TV were vandalized.
Somoy TV
Senior reporter Toha Khan Tamim, reporter Tanvir Hasan Megh, cameramen Ratan Chandra Majumder, Nizamuddin Arfin Prince, Suman Sarkar, and Salauddin Mamun; Rangpur representative Rezwan Himel and cameraman Tarikul Islam. Among them, three were seriously injured.
International media
Three Bangladeshi representatives working for foreign media were injured.
Of them, two were shot. They are Jibon Ahmed and Sharif Siam Eyon from the US-based media outlet Benar News.
Additionally, Harun Ur Rashid Swapon, Bangladesh representative for the Germany-based media outlet Deutsche Welle, was injured.