Shahbagh Movement

The Shahbagh Movement in Bangladesh was a large-scale protest that began in 2013, primarily demanding justice for war criminals from the 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan. Activists and citizens gathered at Shahbagh Square in Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital, to press the government to expedite the trials and impose severe sentences on those involved in atrocities during the war. The movement reflected national outrage over delayed justice and emphasized the importance of accountability and historical acknowledgment. It also fostered discussions about national identity and confronting past atrocities to ensure justice and reconciliation.