Md. Mahfuz

Shaheed Md. Mahfuz (February 1992 – August 2024) was a Shaheed of the July Revolution. His father's name was Mr. Md. Majnu Prang, and his mother's name was Mrs. Kajol. He became a victim of the brutality of the Awami goons during the victory procession on 5th August 2024. On Monday, 5th August 2024, just before the fascist Hasina's escape, he left his home around 12:00 PM and joined the procession of the students and ordinary public. As the procession reached the front of the Ansar Academy, the joint forces of the fascist Hasina government’s police and Ansar started shooting at the student crowd. According to eyewitnesses, at around 4:00 PM, Shaheed Mahfuz bravely advanced towards the front. He was shot by a ruthless Ansar member. The student crowd rushed to rescue him and took him first to Modern Hospital. As his condition worsened, he was immediately transferred to Shaheed Tajuddin Medical College, where the attending doctors declared him dead.
Personal Life
Shaheed Mahfuz was born on February 6, 1992, in the Kutur Badi village of Joragacha Hat, Bogura District. Due to financial difficulties, he had to stop his education after his SSC examination. In search of a job to support his family, he moved to Gazipur city, where he worked for many years. Before his death, he was serving as a sewing input man at Interstoff Apparels Limited. Shaheed Mahfuz left behind a wife, one daughter, and an elderly mother. He was the sole breadwinner of his family and lived in a rented house. Their financial condition was extremely poor, and his family’s only assets were five bighas of land and a house.
Family Life and Economic Condition
Shaheed Mahfuz was the only earning member of his family, and his sudden death caused a severe crisis. His father involved in farming but did not own land and worked on others' fields. The family survived on the money Mahfuz sent from his job. With his untimely death, the family now faces significant hardship. His parents’ situation worsened, and the financial strain has become unbearable.
Short Description of the 2024 Quota Reform Movement
The illegal government of Sheikh Hasina established a fascist regime by depriving people of their voting rights. They consolidated power through disappearances, killings, extrajudicial executions, corruption, extortion, oppression, and money laundering. The public’s long-standing frustration turned into a movement, which began with the demand for quota reforms. To suppress the movement, the police, along with goons from the Awami League, Youth League, and Student League, started targeting the people with violent force. The brutality of the police exceeded even that of the Pakistani occupation forces in 1971.
The movement gained strength after Sheikh Hasina insulted the protesters, calling them "Rajakars" (collaborators of the Pakistani army) in 1971. As a result, students and citizens across the country joined the protests. The government’s repression failed to stop the movement, which continued to grow in size and intensity. The protests eventually transformed into a broader struggle against the fascist regime.
Mahfuz's Martyrdom
On 5th August 2024, just before the escape of the fascist government, Mahfuz left his house around 12 PM to join the procession of students and citizens. As the procession reached the Safipur Ansar Academy, the joint forces of the police and Ansar began shooting at the crowd. Eyewitnesses reported that Mahfuz, with great courage, moved forward and was shot by an Ansar member around 4:00 PM. He fell to the ground, and the student crowd quickly rushed him to Modern Hospital. His condition worsened, and he was transferred to Shaheed Tajuddin Medical College, where doctors declared him dead.
Burial
After his death, his body was taken to his village, where his funeral and burial took place.
Family's Feelings about the Shaheed
Mahfuz's neighbor, Md. Suman Mia, expressed his deep sorrow, recalling that they had worked together. He mentioned that Mahfuz was a good person, with a kind heart, and had completed several recitations of the Quran.
At a Glance: Shaheed Md. Mahfuz
Name : Shaheed Md. Mahfuz
Profession : Garment Worker
Date of Birth : 06-02-1992
Age : 31 Years
Father : Mohammad Majnu Prang
Mother : Mosammat Kajol
Date of Martyrdom : 5th August 2024
Place of Injury
and Martyrdom : In front of Safipur Ansar Academy; Shaheed Tajuddin Medical College
Permanent Address : Village: Kuturbari, Union: Jorgachahat, Thana: Bogura Sadar, District: Bogura
Current Address : House No. 147, Chattar Gate Rafiq Bazar, Kaliakair, Gazipur
Proposal
• Monthly financial assistance can be provided to the Shaheed's family.
• The responsibility for the education of the Shaheed's child can be taken up.