Md. Sajan

Shaheed Md. Sajan was born on May 1, 1999, in Narayanganj, where he grew up. He passed through childhood and adolescence, eventually stepping into his youth. The life of the eldest son of an ill father was not easy. His father did not own any cultivable land, and due to his illness, he was unable to work. As a result, at the age when one should have been studying, Sajan had to shoulder the entire responsibility of his household. His family of four members had sky-high expectations from him. This was the inspiration for Sajan, the Shaheed. He worked as a day laborer and was the only earning member of the family. The small joys, smiles, and lights in this poor family were extinguished by the terror of the student and youth league goons. Shaheed Sajan selflessly participated in the student movement for justice on August 5, 2024.
Description of the Incident
On August 5, 2024, the student-led anti-discrimination movement announced the "March to Dhaka" campaign, a significant protest against the oppressive actions of the government. The movement aimed to highlight the severe discrimination and injustices faced by students and the public, seeking both political and social change. In response to this growing unrest, the fascist government, led by the ruling political party, imposed a nationwide curfew, attempting to suppress the public's participation in the protest. However, despite the curfew, determined students and the general public defied the restrictions and took to the streets to continue their fight for justice.
On that morning, around 10:00 AM, Shaheed Sajan, along with hundreds of other students and members of the public, gathered in Narayanganj’s Chashara area, joining the rally to demand their rights. The atmosphere was charged with a sense of unity and determination as the crowd marched forward, eager to make their voices heard. This collective spirit of resistance, however, was met with violent opposition from the government.
To quell the rising protests, the police force, together with the armed thugs from the ruling party—Awami League, Juba League, and Chhatra League—mobilized to create chaos and intimidate the protesters. At around 11:00 AM, these armed groups began indiscriminate shooting at the crowd, targeting students and bystanders alike. The violence escalated quickly as gunfire rang through the streets of Chashara.
During this chaotic scene, Shaheed Shojon was struck by a bullet on the left side of his chest. The bullet pierced his body, exiting through his back, causing severe trauma. Despite his injuries, local residents quickly intervened, attempting to help him and rushing him to Dhaka Medical College for medical treatment. The gravity of his condition, however, meant that doctors could do little to save him.
After hours of medical care, Shaheed Sajan succumbed to his injuries on the evening of August 6, passing away at 5 PM. His death marked another tragic loss in the struggle against oppression, symbolizing the sacrifices made by students and the public in their fight for equality, justice, and freedom. His passing not only struck a devastating blow to his family but also to the entire movement, as it highlighted the extent of violence and the lengths to which the government would go to suppress peaceful protest. Sajan's death remains a poignant reminder of the cost of standing up against injustice and the price of freedom.
Shaheed's Brief Introduction
Name : Md. Sajan
Date of Birth : 01.05.1999
Profession : Day laborer
Injury Location : Chashara, Narayanganj
Place of Martyrdom : Dhaka Medical College Hospital
Nature of Injury : Gunshot wound
Attackers : Terrorists from Awami League, Juba League, and Chhatra League
Time & Date of Injury : 5th August 2024, 11:00 AM
Time & Date of Martyrdom : 6th August 2024, 5:00 PM
Current & Permanent
Address : Village: 313, Kushiyara, Union: Nabiganj Bandar, Thana: Bandar, District: Narayanganj
Father : Md. Zakir Hossain
Father's Condition : Elderly and ill
Mother : Afia Begum
Mother's Profession : Housewife
Relation with the Shaheed : Father
Current Family Members : 3
Other Family Members
Brother : Md. Abul Bashar
Age & Profession : 22, Unemployed
Proposal : 1. Regular monthly financial assistance is required.