The 2024 uprising in Bangladesh left behind a trail of confusion. Many people gave different numbers about how many died, were hurt, or arrested. But after looking closely at official records, UN reports, and independent fact-finding efforts, the numbers now seem to match in many areas.

The United Nations reported that around 1,400 people were killed during the uprising. The Bangladesh War Crimes Fact-Finding Committee, an independent local group, gave a similar estimate in its October 2024 report.

The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs confirmed that 834 people were officially listed as martyrs in its November 2024 list. Later, the same ministry released an updated list with 858 names.

A special government inquiry cell under the Ministry of Home Affairs released a report in December 2024 that also stated the number of deaths was 858. However, internal documents from the home ministry, seen by a media outlet, suggest the final count may reach 1,500 after ongoing verification.

There is less agreement about how many people were injured. The fact-finding committee said over 30,000 people were injured nationwide. In contrast, the home ministry cell recorded 11,551 injuries in its December 2024 report.

The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs, in a January 2025 press briefing, said the number of injured people was closer to 20,000. The differences may be due to underreporting or because many victims did not go to hospitals or file official complaints.

The number of people arrested is clear. The United Nations stated that 11,798 people were arrested between July and September 2024. The home ministry confirmed this number in its official update in October 2024.

The Bangladesh Police Headquarters also acknowledged that over 950 legal cases were filed during this time. These cases named more than 6 lakh people. In many of them, the police used vague terms like "unknown persons" as suspects. Human rights groups like Ain o Salish Kendra have said this is a common tactic used in political crackdowns.

Many of the people who died were young. According to the UN report published in December 2024, around 12% to 13% of those killed were under the age of 18. This means about 168 children died during the uprising. The Bangladesh War Crimes Fact-Finding Committee confirmed at least 136 children were among the dead.

That report also listed 13 women and 6 journalists who were killed. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) noted that around 270 journalists were either arrested, assaulted, or received threats during the protests.

The cause of death was also tracked in these reports. The fact-finding committee said that among 1,013 confirmed deaths, 671 people were shot dead. Ninety-five people died from burn injuries, and 61 were beaten to death. Others died from different causes like suffocation or torture.

In 76% of the deaths, the fact-finding report identified the police as the main perpetrators. About 11% of deaths were linked to other law enforcement units, while 8% were attributed to mobs or clashes with ruling party activists.

The reports also show which regions suffered the most. According to both the fact-finding committee and the home ministry’s December 2024 report, Dhaka division had the highest number of deaths at 655. Chattogram followed with 99 deaths. Khulna had 79, Rajshahi had 65, Rangpur had 40, Mymensingh had 33, Sylhet had 26, and Barishal had 11 deaths. These numbers, which come from official and independent investigations, add up to 1,013 confirmed deaths.

Even though the numbers are not always the same, they are close. Most reports now agree that between 1,200 and 1,500 people died. The number of injured is between 20,000 and 30,000. Around 12,000 people were arrested. These estimates are supported by the United Nations, the Bangladesh government, and local fact-finding groups. Together, they give us a clearer picture of what happened. They also show why many people are still demanding justice and accountability.