Md. Farid Sheikh

Shaheed Md. Farid Sheikh was born in 1993 in Munshiganj district, near Dhaka. His father's name is Mr. Md. Sultan Mia and his mother's name is Mosammat Alo Begum. Shaheed Md. Farid Sheikh was a small businessman by profession. He was Martyred by the police force of the autocratic government during the anti-discrimination student movement in 2024.
Shaheed Md. Farid Sheikh was a small businessman by profession. His father, Mr. Sultan Mia, is 72 years old. He is unable to work. His mother, Alo Begum, is 64 years old. She is a housewife. Shaheed Farid was the only son of the family. He was the sole support for his elderly parents. He took care of his parents alone. The family survived on his meager income. The family is in deep mourning due to the tragic death of their sole breadwinner. He has a young daughter named Fatima, who is only two years old. Currently, there is no one to take responsibility for this helpless family.
Circumstances of Martyrdom
The 2024 quota reform movement was a unique event in world history. The youth led this movement. Under the strong leadership of the youth, the autocratic regime fell. Initially, the movement was about quota reform, but it gradually transformed into an anti-discrimination student movement. Then, through a one-point demand for the government's resignation and finally, through a mass uprising, ultimate freedom was achieved with the fall of the autocratic ruler Sheikh Hasina.
This victory did not come easily. Countless lives were sacrificed for it. Thousands of people were crippled. The general public of this country suffered imprisonment, oppression, and torture. The days of the movement were extremely frightening. Every moment was spent in fear and terror. Many people started their day with the news of the death of loved ones. Many mothers lost their sons. Many were orphaned by losing their fathers. The autocratic government of Sheikh Hasina resorted to all kinds of unfair means to prolong its power. It did not hesitate to kill people. When the movement against discrimination gained momentum, the government unleashed members of the police, RAB, BGB, Ansar, DGFI, and all other forces against the protestors. Along with them, members of the Chhatra League, Jubo League, and Awami League's armed helmet forces joined. They indiscriminately shot and killed people. They set people's homes on fire. They abducted and shot innocent people from their homes. This massacre continued throughout the month of July.
On August 4th, the police, RAB, BGB, and Chhatra League jointly attacked the anti-discrimination protestors with firearms. As part of the movement, the protestors took position in Shanir Akhra, Jatrabari, Dhaka. Shaheed Md. Farid Sheikh was one of the protestors. Farid, a fearless soldier against injustice, was fighting bravely. To suppress the movement, the government's killing forces fired tear gas, rubber bullets, AK-47s, grenades, bullets, and shotguns. The general public tried to resist by throwing bricks and stones from the roadside. Ordinary people could not withstand the police bullets. One after another, protestors fell to the ground due to police gunfire. The surrounding area turned into a battlefield with tear gas smoke and indiscriminate gunfire. The tear gas smoke caused burning in the eyes. Amidst this, Shaheed Farid was fighting. Suddenly, a bullet hit Farid's body. He fell to the ground, wounded by the bullet. Blood continued to flow from his body. But there was no one to look after him. When the situation became somewhat normal, local people took him to Mugda Medical College Hospital. The hospital was also overwhelmed at that time. The hospital was so crowded with patients that getting a seat was difficult. Finally, he was admitted there. Although the bullet was removed through surgery, he could not be saved. While admitted to the hospital, he left the world on August 6, 2024.
Personal Information of the Shaheed at a Glance
Name : Shaheed Md. Farid Sheikh
Date of Birth : 27-04-1993
Place of Birth : Munshiganj
Profession : Small Business owner
Father : Mr. Md. Sultan Mia
Mother : Mosha. Alo Begum
Date and Place
of Injury : August 4th, Shanir Akhra, Jatrabari
Date and Place of
Martyrdom : August 6th, 2024
Permanent Address : Village: Sheikh Bari, Union: Sukhbaspur,
Thana : Munshiganj Sadar, District: Munshiganj
Present Address : Village: Sheikh Bari, Union: Sukhbaspur,
Thana : Munshiganj Sadar, District: Munshiganj