Bangladesh

BUET graffiti protest at Abrar murder

Abdus Salam . Dhaka

BUET students have been staging demonstrations for seven days demanding justice for Abrar Fahad.

Along with street agitation, young protesters have been expressing their opinion on the campus walls by painting graffiti and slogans that resonate with their demands.

On 7 October, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology student Abrar was beaten to death allegedly by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists for his Facebook posts where he criticised the government for some Bangladesh-India agreements including the Feni river water deal.

BCL is the student wing of ruling Awami League.

Some of the graffiti seek justice for Abrar while others are trying to console his family.

Graffiti reading `Can you bring back my son?` illustrates the grief-stricken face of Abrar`s father, Barkat Ullah
Graffiti reading `Can you bring back my son?` illustrates the grief-stricken face of Abrar`s father, Barkat Ullah
A poster hung on BUET campus seeks apology to Abrar`s mother, saying, `Sorry Ma.`
A poster hung on BUET campus seeks apology to Abrar`s mother, saying, `Sorry Ma.`
A dove, the symbol of peace, is caught in a hand that flashes a V (victory) sign.
A dove, the symbol of peace, is caught in a hand that flashes a V (victory) sign.
A severed bird along with the eyes of a wild animal has been painted protesting at Abrar murder.
A severed bird along with the eyes of a wild animal has been painted protesting at Abrar murder.
This graffiti reads `Dream Death`. Abrar came to BUET with the dream of becoming an engineer but left his dormitory as a dead body.
This graffiti reads `Dream Death`. Abrar came to BUET with the dream of becoming an engineer but left his dormitory as a dead body.
Graffiti that reads `Justice` is painted on the back of a tortoise, a satire on Bangladesh`s slow pace of the judiciary.
Graffiti that reads `Justice` is painted on the back of a tortoise, a satire on Bangladesh`s slow pace of the judiciary.
Graffiti reading `Are you safe?` shows a gun-like finger pointing at a blindfolded person.
Graffiti reading `Are you safe?` shows a gun-like finger pointing at a blindfolded person.

*This piece, originally published in Prothom Alo, has been rewritten in English by Imam Hossain.

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