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{{Infobox person
| name = Tahir Zaman Priyo
| name = '''Tahir Zaman Priyo'''
| image =
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| caption = Tahir Zaman Priyo on 2016
| alma_mater = [[Pathshala South Asian Media Institute]]
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| caption = Tahir Zaman Priyo in 2016
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1997|03|07}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1997|03|07}}
| birth_place = Rangpur, Bangladesh
| birth_place = [[Rangpur District|Rangpur]], Bangladesh
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2024|07|19|1997|03|07}}
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2024|07|19|1997|03|07}}
| resting_place = [[Rangpur District]]
| death_place = Central Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka
| death_place = Central Road, [[Dhanmondi Thana|Dhanmondi]], [[Dhaka]]
| occupation = [[journalist]]
| occupation = [[journalist]]
| parents = MD Abu Hena Mostofa Zaman (father)<br /> Shamsi Ara Zaman (mother)
| spouse =
| parents = Shamsi Ara Zaman
| children = Sadira Zaman
| movement = [[2024 Bangladesh quota reform movement]] ([[Student–People's uprising]])
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| children = Sabira Zaman
| known for = [[List of people who died in the July massacre|Prominent member]] in 2024 quota reform movement
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'''Tahir Zaman Priyo''' was a [[Bangladeshis|Bangladeshi]] freelance journalist and videographer. He was associated with the online news portal The Report24 as a [[Video journalism|video journalist]]. On July 19, 2024, while gathering news about the [[Bangladesh quota reform movement|quota reform movement]] on Central Road in [[Dhaka]], he was shot and killed by law enforcement. His murder raised concerns about the safety of journalists in Bangladesh and was condemned internationally.<ref>{{Cite web |title=UNESCO Director-General condemns killing of journalist Tahir Zaman Priyo in Bangladesh |url=https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-director-general-condemns-killing-journalist-tahir-zaman-priyo-bangladesh |website=www.unesco.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=ডেস্ক |first=জীবনযাপন |date=2024-07-27 |title=আমার মানিক আর নেই |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/729yexogaa |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=Prothomalo |language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-13 |title='আমার প্রিয়-বাবা'র অপেক্ষায় মর্গে একদিন |url=https://www.tbsnews.net/bangla/%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%A4/news-details-255196 |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=The Business Standard |language=en}}</ref>
'''Tahir Zaman Priyo''' (March 7, 1997 – July 19, 2024) was a [[Bangladeshis|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 [[2024 Bangladesh quota reform movement|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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=UNESCO Director-General condemns killing of journalist Tahir Zaman Priyo in Bangladesh |url=https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-director-general-condemns-killing-journalist-tahir-zaman-priyo-bangladesh |website=UNESCO}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=ডেস্ক |first=জীবনযাপন |date=2024-07-27 |title=আমার মানিক আর নেই |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/729yexogaa |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=Prothom Alo |language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-13 |title='আমার প্রিয়-বাবা'র অপেক্ষায় মর্গে একদিন |url=https://www.tbsnews.net/bangla/%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%A4/news-details-255196 |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=The Business Standard |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://bangla.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news-601321 |title=ঢাকার রাস্তায় নিহত সাংবাদিক তাহির জামান প্রিয় |date=July 19, 2024 |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=The Daily Star |language=bn}}</ref>


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Tahir Zaman Priyo, born on March 7, 1997, in Rangpur, was a talented artist. His mother, Shamsi Ara Zaman, supported his exceptional intellect and creativity from a young age. He showed a keen interest in creative work and excelled in painting and photography, along with a special talent and enthusiasm for reviewing films and series. After completing his collage, instead of enrolling in university, he pursued a diploma in Professional Photography at the Pathshala South Asian Media Institute. In his personal life, he was the father of a daughter named Sabira Zaman. This four-year-old girl was one of his greatest treasures. In addition to being a father, he also took on the nurturing role of a caregiver.
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.
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/729yexogaa|title=আমার মানিক আর নেই|first=জীবনযাপন|last=ডেস্ক|date=July 27, 2024|website=Prothomalo}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tbsnews.net/bangla/%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%A4/news-details-255196|title='আমার প্রিয়-বাবা'র অপেক্ষায় মর্গে একদিন|date=September 13, 2024|website=The Business Standard}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/top-news/news/why-isnt-father-calling-me-3665681|title='Why isn't father calling me'|first=Md|last=Abbas|date=July 30, 2024|website=The Daily Star}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/top-news/news/why-isnt-father-calling-me-3665681|title='Why isn't father calling me'|first=Md|last=Abbas|date=July 30, 2024|website=The Daily Star}}</ref>


== Role in the 2024 quota reform movement ==
== Role in the 2024 quota reform movement ==
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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=তাহির জামান প্রিয়: এক স্বপ্নবাজ তরুণের অকাল মৃত্যু |url=https://bn.thereport.live/remembering/tahir-zaman-priyo-the-untimely-death-of-a-dreamy-young-man/47600 |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=bn.thereport.live |language=en}}</ref>
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."<ref>{{Cite web |title=তাহির জামান প্রিয়: এক স্বপ্নবাজ তরুণের অকাল মৃত্যু |url=https://bn.thereport.live/remembering/tahir-zaman-priyo-the-untimely-death-of-a-dreamy-young-man/47600 |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=The Report (Bangla)}}</ref>


== Death ==
== Death ==
On July 19, 2024, at around 5 PM, Tahir Zaman Priyo was fulfilling his journalistic duties among the 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. Suddenly a bullet hit Priya's head and Priya collapsed. Priya's friends tried to rescue her and take her to the hospital, but it was not possible due to the continuous firing by the police. Later that day at ten o'clock at night, his body was found from Dhaka Medical College mortuary. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-21 |title=প্রিয়'র রক্তাক্ত নিথর দেহ পড়ে ছিল দীর্ঘসময়, কেউ ওকে হাসপাতালে নিতে পারেনি |url=https://www.tbsnews.net/bangla/%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B6/news-details-257821 |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=The Business Standard |language=en}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-21 |title=প্রিয়'র রক্তাক্ত নিথর দেহ পড়ে ছিল দীর্ঘসময়, কেউ ওকে হাসপাতালে নিতে পারেনি |url=https://www.tbsnews.net/bangla/%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B6/news-details-257821 |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=The Business Standard |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://bangla.bbc.com/bengali/articles/c1dmv03vlkko |title=সাংবাদিক তাহির জামানের হত্যাকাণ্ডে শোক ও প্রতিবাদ |date=July 20, 2024 |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=BBC Bangla |language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/capital/ozuv0o9yhc |title=তাহির জামান প্রিয়র মর্মান্তিক মৃত্যু ও সাংবাদিক সুরক্ষা ইস্যু |date=July 21, 2024 |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=Prothom Alo |language=bn}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Bangladesh quota reform movement]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

{{Authority control}}
{{Authority control}}
[[Category:1997 births]]
[[Category:2024 deaths]]
[[Category:Journalists killed in Bangladesh]]
[[Category:People from Rangpur, Bangladesh]]

==See also==
* [[July massacre]]
* [[List of people killed in Bangladesh quota reform movement]]
** [[Abu Sayed (student activist)|Abu Sayed]]
** [[Farhan Faiyaaz]]
** [[Golam Nafiz]]
* [[Bangladesh quota reform movement]]
* [[Timeline of Student–People's uprising]]

==External links==
{{Quota reform movement in Bangladesh}}


[[Category:1997 deaths]]
[[Category:1997 births]]
[[Category:Bangladeshi journalists]]
[[Category:2024 deaths]]
[[Category:Protest-related deaths]]
[[Category:Bangladeshi activists]]
[[Category:Anti-discrimination Students Movement]]
[[Category:Martyr of Bangladesh]]
[[Category:History of Bangladesh]]
[[Category:People of the Student–People's uprising]]

Latest revision as of 09:58, 29 November 2024

Tahir Zaman Priyo
Born(1997-03-07)March 7, 1997
Rangpur, Bangladesh
DiedJuly 19, 2024(2024-07-19) (aged 27)
Central Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka
Resting placeRangpur District
Alma materPathshala South Asian Media Institute
Occupationjournalist
Known forProminent member in 2024 quota reform movement
Movement2024 Bangladesh quota reform movement (Student–People's uprising)
ChildrenSadira Zaman
Parent(s)MD Abu Hena Mostofa Zaman (father)
Shamsi Ara Zaman (mother)

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]

Biography

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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]

Role in the 2024 quota reform movement

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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]

Death

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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]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "UNESCO Director-General condemns killing of journalist Tahir Zaman Priyo in Bangladesh". UNESCO.
  2. ^ ডেস্ক, জীবনযাপন (2024-07-27). "আমার মানিক আর নেই". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  3. ^ "'আমার প্রিয়-বাবা'র অপেক্ষায় মর্গে একদিন". The Business Standard. 2024-09-13. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  4. ^ "ঢাকার রাস্তায় নিহত সাংবাদিক তাহির জামান প্রিয়". The Daily Star (in Bengali). July 19, 2024. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  5. ^ Abbas, Md (July 30, 2024). "'Why isn't father calling me'". The Daily Star.
  6. ^ "তাহির জামান প্রিয়: এক স্বপ্নবাজ তরুণের অকাল মৃত্যু". The Report (Bangla). Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  7. ^ "প্রিয়'র রক্তাক্ত নিথর দেহ পড়ে ছিল দীর্ঘসময়, কেউ ওকে হাসপাতালে নিতে পারেনি". The Business Standard. 2024-09-21. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  8. ^ "সাংবাদিক তাহির জামানের হত্যাকাণ্ডে শোক ও প্রতিবাদ". BBC Bangla (in Bengali). July 20, 2024. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  9. ^ "তাহির জামান প্রিয়র মর্মান্তিক মৃত্যু ও সাংবাদিক সুরক্ষা ইস্যু". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). July 21, 2024. Retrieved 2024-10-23.

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