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Incident Details & Martyrdom Narrative
Md. Akinur Rahman always cherished Shaheedi Tamanna (desire for martyrdom). He was born on Apr4 8, 1991 in Baniachong of Habiganj district. His father Md Taher Ali is deceased and 65-year-old mother Minara Khatun is a housewife.
Shaheed Akinur Rahman was his family's only provider. With three children, his wife is nearly inconsolable. The family is grieving as a result of his passing.
Md. Akinur Rahman always tried to prepare himself to drink the nectar of Shahadat. He used to try to offer the five daily prayers in congregation at the mosque. Besides praying himself, he would call his neighbors and friends to prayer. He tried to guide his three children on the path of Islam. Although he himself was not very educated, he worked day and night to raise his children. Shaheed Md. Akinur Rahman wanted to color himself and his entire family with the color of Islam.
Family Condition
The family condition of Shaheed Akinur Rahman is very weak. He worked as a painter. He also did whatever work he could get to support his family. At the time of his death, he left behind three children. The eldest daughter, Umme Salma (9), is studying in the 3rd grade. The middle daughter, Samiah Sultana (3 and half year), and the youngest son are only one and half years old. At the time of his death, he could not leave much for the family. He has no cultivable land. The homestead is the only asset of his family, which is also very small compared to their needs. Since they do not have enough space to cook, he somehow arranged to cook in a corner of his house. Even they do not have a bathroom. They use the toilet of their elder brother’s house.
Background of the Movement
The quota reform movement that took place in Bangladesh in July 2024 gradually turned into a mass movement. He joined the movement in Uttara, the capital. It spread across the country as a movement of students and the general public against discrimination. Initially, the peaceful movement of ordinary students gradually began to turn into an anti-fascist government uprising. Gradually, this movement was no longer confined to students; it became a huge mass uprising of the people of the whole country. People of all castes, religions, and creeds expressed solidarity with this uprising and took to the streets. Faced with the wrath of the angry people, the autocratic government's head Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign on August 5. But before resigning, she left behind countless deeds of her heinous and distorted mind. As part of this, armed forces were unleashed on the protesters and many innocent people. People were Martyred by their bullets.
Joining the Movement
From his childhood, Md. Akinur Rahman was uncompromising against injustice. He himself never acted unjustly towards anyone or did any work that would violate people's rights. When the quota reform movement that started in July turned into a student-public movement against discrimination; from then on, he started playing an active role in the movement. He himself participated in the movement as well as tried to involve others in the area in the movement.
"I will be a Shaheed, Inshallah"
How He Became a Shaheed
Md. Akinur Rahman, who loved the desire for Shahadat, was unable to remain at home after the movement was announced from the mosque's microphone on August 5 at around 10 am. "Everyone, please pray for me, I am going to Jihad," he remarked to his wife as he was leaving the house. He often used to tell his wife, "I will be a Shaheed, Inshallah." God heard his prayers.
When Md. Akinur Rahman went with others to protest in front of Baniachong Police Station, the members of the autocratic government's unleashed killer police and terrorist Awami League opened fire indiscriminately. At one point during the protest, a bullet struck Akinur Rahman in the right side of his chest and exited through his back. The ever-smiling Akinur Rahman was martyred on the spot. When neighbors took him to the hospital, the on-duty doctor examined him and declared him dead. Later, after his funeral prayers, he was laid to rest in his own area.
Statements from his Elder Brother about the Shaheed
Md. Shahinur Rahman, the elder brother of the Shaheed Md. Akinur Rahman, said about his younger brother, "Akinur Rahman was an extremely good man. He regularly offered the five daily prayers. He also went to the event of Tabligh Jamaat from time to time. His neighbors and he got along well. He was a simple and unblemished man. He himself offered prayers and also called others to pray. He was known as a good man to the villagers. Even if he didn't have food, he would not borrow from anyone."
Proposals
1. Building a permanent house for the Shaheed's family.
2. Providing a one-time financial grant and regular monthly allowance.
3. Ensuring all expenses for the Shaheed's children.
“Everyone pray for me,
I am going to Jihad (movement)â€Shaheed's Introduction
Md. Akinur Rahman always cherished Shaheedi Tamanna (desire for martyrdom). He was born on Apr4 8, 1991 in Baniachong of Habiganj district. His father Md Taher Ali is deceased and 65-year-old mother Minara Khatun is a housewife.
A Glimpse of the Shaheed's Personal Information
Name : Md. Akinur Rahman
Profession : Painter
Date of Birth : April 8, 1991
Date of Injury : August 5, 2024, 1:30 PM
Date of Shahadat : August 5, 2024
Place of Burial : Baniachong, Habiganj
Permanent Address : Village: Chanpur, Union: 1 No., Police Station: Baniachong, District: Habiganj
Father : Md. Taher Ali
Mother : Minara Khatun
Condition of
House and Property : Only homestead land exists
Details of Children
: 1. Umme Salma: Age: 9 years, Profession: Student,
: Institution: Al Jameyatul Baitul Quran, Class: 3rd, Relationship: Daughter
: 2. Samiah Sultana: Age: 3.5 years, Relationship: Daughter
: Abdullah Al Mamun : Age: 1.5 years, Relationship: Son Shaheed's Personal Life
Proposals
1. Housing is needed for the Shaheed's family.
2. If cows, goats, ducks, and chickens are provided for his wife, she will be able to manage the household.
3. The Shaheed has two minor children. It would be good if their responsibility could be taken.
Orphans: 2 persons
1. Habibur Rahman (3.5 years old, son)
2. Takiya Tabassum (1.5 years old, daughter)