Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed the preparation of a comprehensive list of individuals who were killed over the past 15 years as a result of attacks by armed members of the Awami League and its affiliated organizations, including Chhatra League. The directive also includes incidents where state forces allegedly acted under government orders. The list is being compiled ahead of the anticipated July 24 mass uprising by students, workers, and citizens.

This decision was made following a meeting on Thursday, July 24, at the state guest house Jamuna, where Prof. Yunus met with the family of slain BUET student Abrar Fahad—his father Mohammad Barkat Ullah, younger brother Abrar Fayaz, and uncle Mohammad Mofazzal Hossain. Abrar was brutally killed by members of the then-banned student organization Chhatra League inside a BUET dormitory, sparking national outrage.

During the meeting, Abrar’s family urged the Chief Adviser to investigate each killing carried out by Awami League-backed groups in the lead-up to the current political movement. They appealed for a detailed investigation into each case and the prosecution of those responsible. Mohammad Barkat Ullah also requested accelerated judicial proceedings in Abrar’s murder case, stressing the need for swift justice.

He recalled that Abrar had spoken out against unjust water-sharing agreements, particularly those that disadvantaged Bangladesh, and that his advocacy for national interests led to his death at the hands of political operatives. Barkat Ullah described the pain still endured by Abrar’s mother, who mourns daily for her son, and expressed hope that no other mother should face such grief.

In addition to these demands, Barkat Ullah raised a long-standing local issue. He requested the government’s support in constructing a bridge over the Gorai River in Kushtia, citing that the lack of infrastructure has forced over 30,000 people into daily hardship. He urged the Chief Adviser to take the initiative in fulfilling this vital community need.

Abrar’s younger brother, Abrar Fayaz, a third-year student at BUET, appealed to the interim government to make educational institutions more student-friendly. He pointed out ongoing shortages in laboratories, equipment, and learning resources in many institutions and called for urgent improvements. He also urged the government to take firm action against ragging, which remains a persistent problem at BUET. Fayaz noted that Abrar’s death was not an isolated incident and that previous occurrences of abuse and violence on campus must also be investigated and addressed.

In response, Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus acknowledged the brutality of Abrar Fahad’s killing, saying it shocked the entire nation. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring justice in Abrar’s case and announced that each politically motivated killing prior to the July 24 uprising would be thoroughly investigated. Investigations into killings allegedly conducted by state forces under previous government directives are also underway.

Prof. Yunus emphasized that the interim government has already taken initial steps toward justice and accountability. He assured Abrar’s family and the public that every effort will be made to bring the perpetrators to justice and prevent further political violence.