Govt updates uprising death toll, it’s 858

The government has updated its draft list of casualties during the July uprising, putting the death toll at 858 and the number of wounded at 11,551.

The two lists, published on the website of “Special Cell on Uprising Affairs” (https://musc.portal.gov.bd) will be continuously updated. The lists will remain open for public review until December 23, according to a press release issued yesterday by the Health Services Division.

The health services division and directorate, 64 district committees along with the uprising cell are working to finalise the list, said Khandaker Zahirul Islam, team leader (additional secretary) of the newly formed special cell, the release said.

The cell urges family members and next of kin to review the lists, which include names and addresses of the martyrs and wounded, and provide their feedback or corrections.

Any opinions or suggestions regarding the draft lists can be submitted via email ([email protected]) to the Special Cell on Uprising Affairs by December 23.

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