Foysal Ahmed Shanto

Foysal Ahmed Shanto(; September 12, 2001 - July 16, 2024) was a Bangladeshi student and a prominent activist in the 2024 Bangladesh quota reform movement. He was a first-year student in the Accounting department at Omar Gani MEC College in Chittagong.
Shanto died on July 16, 2024, during a clash in the Muradpur area of Chittagong, while participating in the quota reform movement. His death intensified the protests and led to widespread outrage across Bangladesh, as he became a symbol of the movement's struggle for justice and reform.
Life
Foysal Ahmed Shanto was born in the village of Mahishadi in the Rahmatpur Union of Babuganj Upazila, Barishal District. His father, Zakir Hossain, was a furniture businessman in Rahmatpur, while his mother, Kohinoor Akter Reshma, was a school teacher. Due to his studies, Foysal lived in a rented apartment in Chittagong with his mother and younger sister, Brishti. He completed his Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) from Baklia Government College in Chittagong before enrolling in the Accounting department at Omar Gani MEC College. Alongside his studies, he tutored students to support himself financially.
Death
On July 16, 2024, Foysal joined the quota reform protests in Muradpur while returning home from tutoring. A clash broke out between the protesters and members of Bangladesh Chhatra League and Jubo League. During the skirmish, Foysal was struck in the chest by a police bullet and collapsed at the scene. He was rushed to the hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. Foysal's death intensified the movement, sparking nationwide protests demanding justice in his memory.

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