Mohammad Noor Hussain, a student protester in Bangladesh, lost vision in his right eye after being shot with a pellet by security forces during a demonstration in July 2024. The protests, led by students, opposed a controversial quota system for government jobs and escalated into a broader movement demanding democratic reforms.

Hussain describes the intense pain and long-term suffering caused by the injury, which symbolizes the brutal crackdown on protesters. Nearly 400 others were similarly blinded. The mass uprising eventually led to the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India and now faces charges of crimes against humanity.

While many in Dhaka view her removal as a democratic victory, they remain frustrated by the interim government's slow progress on promised reforms. Hussain calls for a system that ensures freedom of expression and equal rights for all citizens, hoping that the sacrifices made during the protests will lead to lasting justice and change.

(This video summary was created using AI. A journalist edited it before publication.)