Md. Nuru Bepari

"Mariam, just wait a few more days,
and our sorrows and suffering will be gone."
Mohammad Nuru Bepari was born on May 7, 1971, in the village of West Saraliya, located in the Morelganj Upazila of Bagerhat District, a riverine area of Bangladesh. Tragically, before reaching adulthood, Nuru lost his father and was raised by his helpless mother and elder brother. His mother, a wise and strong woman, chose not to remarry despite the opportunities, as she was determined to focus on raising her children without any disturbances.
Nuru Bepari grew up to become a driver, establishing himself in the capital city of Dhaka. Before sacrificing his life for the nation, he worked as a driver for a rented pickup. Nuru had a son and a daughter; his daughter was married, and his son, Elias (30), drove a rented auto rickshaw. The family had been living in the Mendidbari, Babur Bagh, and Jatrabari areas for nine years.
The personal story of Nuru Bepari reflects his hard work, sacrifices, and the challenges faced by his family.
The Days of Movement
July 2024 was a month of immense sorrow for the country. Especially for the residents of the capital, every moment of this month was filled with terror. From the sidewalks of the streets to the roofs of houses, balconies, and even bedrooms, people were not safe. Wherever people turned, the tyrannical Hasina's hyenas opened fire and killed people indiscriminately.
Hurry, your father has been shot!
How he was martyred
On July 20, 2024, Md. Nuru Bepari, a pickup truck driver by profession, was a victim of barbarism by the puppet police force of the autocratic Sheikh Hasina. He was on his way to the garage through the area adjacent to the Rayarbagh bridge to perform his professional duties. The police were heavily shelling the protesters all around. Suddenly at 12:30 in the afternoon, several bullets hit Nuru's body. As a result, he fell on the spot. Tahir, Nuru's friend, was present at the spot among the passers-by. Seeing his friend fall down in front of his eyes, he called Shaheed Nuru's son and said, "Hurry, your father has been shot." Five bullets were targeted at Nuru one by one. He died at 1 pm due to excessive blood damage. Then his son brought the dead body home from the spot. The killer police separated Nuru Bepari from his family forever. Later, with the help of neighbors, the body was buried in Matuail graveyard. His wish was to be buried next to his late parents. But due to financial difficulties in the family, it was not possible.
Mother, what will happen to us now? How will our family run!
The Destitute Family
Shaheed Nuru Bepari was the only breadwinner of the family. At present, after losing him, the family has fallen into destitution. Mariam Begum (44) has now become dependent on others due to her husband's death. Shaheed Nur Bepari did not leave behind any arable or residential land by inheritance. For this reason, his family is not even in a position to return to the village at present. A few days before his martyrdom, he told his wife Mariam, "Wait a few more days, and our sorrows and sufferings will be no more." Nuru could not say his last words to his wife. Before that, the police force killed him. His wife, on the one hand, is a heart patient, on the other hand, she is suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure. The situation has taken her to the doorsteps of people. So, at present, Shaheed's wife Mariam is forced to approach others to buy some medicine. Shaheed's son Elias often asks his mother, "Mother, what will happen to us now? How will our family run! Who will take the responsibility of our family?" Mariam says, "Allah is there, Allah will be with us."
Neighbor's Opinion
According to Haji Md. Hazrat Ali, "Nuru Bepari's family has been renting in my house for 9 years. He was very calm and quiet. He was not like other drivers. Even if his family did not eat, he gave me the house rent in the first week of the month. Seeing his politeness and sincerity, I loved him like a brother. I feel like I have lost a brother in his death. I arranged for his burial with my own money. I buried him with my own hands in Matuail graveyard introducing him as my brother. He was very honest and religious. Whenever I went out with my family, I unhesitatingly left the house keys with him. The passing away of this good human being is very painful for me."
Abu Sayem said, "Why was this innocent man shot? Why did the killer police force separate him from his family forever? Who will answer this? Or who will take the responsibility of the helpless family now?"
Do you know what my fault is?
Imaginary conversation of the writer with Shaheed Nuru Bepari
Can you recognize me? I was also in your team; my name was Nuru Bepari. I was made bloodied and killed by the police force led by the autocratic ruler killer Hasina. I have made my wife a widow. Made the children orphans forever! Do you know what my fault is? I was a citizen of an independent country. I also raised my voice - "Down with tyranny, let democracy be freed". I told my wife - I will fight as a shield for the country. I also declared the supremacy of the Allah in prostration. I went out on the street to put two handfuls of food in the mouth of the family. The police told me to stop, I said what is my fault? Want to take my life? Take it, I offered my chest. Shoot. I will be martyred. That day I opened my shirt buttons in front of the terrorists.
Standing tall, I gave slogans for the liberation of the independent country - the demand is one, the resignation of the killer Hasina. My country has been liberated today. Do you know the address of my country:
"My friend, you will get the address of my country,
you will find it In the song of the slowly flowing river
You will also find it by spreading love
Where the lotus and the water lily have bloomed"
May Allah grant you paradise, your sacrifice will never be forgotten by Bangladesh. Salute to you, O brave warrior.
Shaheed Nuru Bepari at a Glance
Name : Md. Nuru Bepari
Father's Name : Late Majid Bepari
Mother's Name : Urufuri Begum
Profession : Pickup Driver (Private)
Permanent Address : Village: Paschim Saralia, Upazila: Morelganj, District: Chandpur
Date of Death : 20/07/2024
Cause of Death : Died at the scene in Rayarbagh, Jatrabari after being injured by police bullets.
Burial Place : Matuail Graveyard, Dhaka
Date of Birth : 07/05/1971
Age : 53 years
Children's Information :
Md. Elias (30), Profession: Rickshaw Puller, Relationship: Son
Mst. Nusrat Jahan Sonia (24), Married, Relationship: Daughter
Proposals:
Need for habitable permanent rehabilitation
The Shaheed's only son could be given permanent employment
The Shaheed's wife could be given monthly or one-time assistance
Date of Information Collection: 16-08-2024
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