Md. Adil

The students of this country were peacefully protesting to demand reforms in the government job quota system under the oppressive rule of Sheikh Hasina, the most ruthless autocrat of the Awami League. However, instead of acknowledging their rightful demand, the bloodthirsty Hasina ordered her partisan police force to open fire on the innocent students, killing many. One such Shaheed was Md. Adil.
He was a brilliant 10th grade student, studying Science at Tamirul Millat Kamil Madrasa in Mirhajirbagh, Dhaka. Born on June 10, 2008. He was the third child of his father, Md. Abul Kalam, a businessman, and his mother, Ayesha Akter, a homemaker.
Adil lived with his family in Bhogari village, under Kutubpur Union, Fatullah Thana, Narayanganj. He had two elder brothers—
1. Abdullah Al Noman (26), currently pursuing his Master’s degree.
2. Bayezid Ahmed (21), studying at a Polytechnic Institute.
Both of his brothers are also exceptionally talented. As the youngest child in the family, Md. Adil was deeply cherished by his parents and was the apple of his brothers' eyes.
How He Became a Shaheed
At first, Md. Adil used to commute from home to his madrasa. However, at the beginning of July 2024, he moved into the madrasa hostel, as his Dakhil (secondary) examination was approaching. When the quota reform movement reached its peak, he returned home from the hostel.
The Tragic Day
On July 19, 2024, the country was under curfew, while students were observing a complete shutdown. That day, at around 3:30 PM, Adil joined other students and civilians in front of SB Garments in the Bhuigar area of Narayanganj.
Suddenly, a helicopter swooped over them like a hawk, and a bullet fired from above struck Adil on the right side of his chest, piercing through his back. The merciless bullet of the autocratic regime took his life on the spot. The beloved son of his parents, the light of their lives, was extinguished in an instant.
More About Adil
Md. Adil was an exceptionally talented student. He studied in the Science division of Tamirul Millat Madrasa in 10th grade. In 2024, he participated in the Mathematics Olympiad, awarded a certificate and a crest in recognition of his brilliance.
Not only was he gifted academically, but he was also known for his humility, politeness, and strong character. His teachers, elders, and classmates were deeply fond of him. They admired him and treated him with great affection. His untimely death left them devastated, casting a dark shadow of mourning over his entire educational institution.
His Last Words
As his Dakhil exams were approaching, Adil moved into the madrasa hostel in early July to fully focus on his studies. On July 2, he posted a status on Facebook, saying:
"Going out of network, see you in 7 months."
But the brilliant Adil went out of network forever. The ruthless Hasina did not let this promising young student live.
Unbearable Grief of His Family
Losing their youngest child, Adil’s parents were left speechless and shattered. His two elder brothers, who adored him dearly, were in shock, struggling to accept the unbearable void in their hearts. When the news of his death spread, everyone was devastated. His mother wailed in agony, her cries piercing through the air. His father's heart ached with sorrow, his chest heaving with despair.
When Adil’s lifeless body was brought home, the scene was heartbreaking. The entire neighborhood resounded with grief. His mother fainted repeatedly, her tears flooding her chest. His father wept uncontrollably. The cries of his two elder brothers shook the very essence of nature.
As they gazed at Adil’s peaceful yet lifeless face, even the birds in the forest sang sorrowful tunes, the trees seemed to weep, and neighbors and relatives wiped their tears over and over again. It was a moment drenched in pain and sorrow. Finally, leaving behind all love and attachment, Adil entered his eternal resting place in the village graveyard, his final home in the soil of his homeland.
Brief Profile of Shaheed Adil
Name : Md. Adil
Date of Birth : 10.06.2008
Father : Md. Abul Kalam
Mother : Ayesha Akter
Address : Village – Bhogari, Union – Kutubpur, Thana – Fatullah, District – Narayanganj
Occupation : Student
Institution : Tamirul Millat Kamil Madrasa (Mir Hajirbag)
Number of Family
Members : 4 (Father, Mother, and Two Brothers)
Source of Family
Income : Father's Business (Monthly 20,000 BDT)
Place of Martyrdom : SB Garments, Delpara, Bhuigar, Narayanganj
Murderous
Perpetrators : Police & RAB
Type of Injury : Bullet wound piercing through the chest
Date & Time of
Injury & Martyrdom : July 19, 2024, at 3:30 PM
Burial Site : Local Graveyard
Proposals for Assistance to the Shaheed’s Family
1. Maintain regular contact with the family and extend support when needed.
News Link
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxTLStnbMus
2. https://bangla.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news-604611