Bangladeshi authorities began the exhumation of a mass grave on December 7, 2025, at the Rayerbazar Graveyard in Dhaka, a site believed to hold the remains of approximately 114 unidentified victims of the deadly crackdowns during the 2024 student-led mass uprising. This uprising led to the fall of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who was subsequently convicted in absentia for crimes against humanity related to the violence.
The exhumation is a UN-supported effort employing international forensic experts for DNA analysis, aiming to finally identify the victims and provide closure to their families. The operation underscores the gravity of the political violence, with the United Nations estimating that up to 1,400 people were killed by security forces during the anti-government protests.
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