Tahir Zaman Priyo

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Tahir Zaman Priyo (March 7, 1997 – July 19, 2024) was a Bangladeshi freelance journalist and videographer. He was associated with the online news portal The Report24 as a video journalist. On July 19, 2024, while gathering news about ongoing quota reform movement protests on Central Road in Dhaka, he was shot and killed by law enforcement. His death raised concerns about the safety of journalists in Bangladesh and was condemned internationally.^[1][2][3][4]

Tahir Zaman Priyo was a Bangladeshi artist known for his painting, photography, and film critique. He was born in Rangpur, Bangladesh, and showed early promise in the arts, particularly in painting and photography. Following his secondary education, he pursued a diploma in Professional Photography at the Pathshala South Asian Media Institute, opting for specialized training over traditional university studies. Priyo also valued his role as a dedicated father to his daughter, considering her one of his greatest treasures. Alongside his artistic pursuits, he balanced his professional work with family commitments. ^[5]

Although Tahir Zaman Priyo was a freelance journalist and videographer, he was also an active participant in the quota reform movement in Bangladesh in 2024. Despite his mother's strong objections, he took part in the movement with great determination. At the beginning of the protests, his mother urged him not to get involved. In response, he said, "This is a just movement, and it is my duty to participate."^[6]

On July 19, 2024, at around 5 PM, Priyo was fulfilling his journalistic duties among student protesters on Central Road in Dhaka, advocating for quota reforms. During this time, the police began firing lethal bullets at the crowd of students and citizens. A bullet hit Priyo's head and he collapsed. Priyo's friends tried to take him to the hospital, but it was not possible due to continuous gunfire from the police. At ten o'clock at night, his body was found in the Dhaka Medical College mortuary.^[7][8][9]

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