Md. Mominul Islam Ridoy

Martyr Mominul Islam Ridoy's father, Md. Saiful Islam Biplob, moved to Dhaka from Lakshmipur in pursuit of a brighter future. He found it difficult to keep his home steady and content. Saiful Islam was a tiny trader who operated a pushcart in the city to sell vegetables.
On November 11, 1999, Ridoy, the eldest son of Saiful Islam and Mariam Begum, was born in Lakshmipur.
With his father's monthly income of 30,000 BDT, the family rented a home at 1/1, Block D, Road 27. (which area??) Ridoy was a degree student at Bangabandhu Government College. His goal was to complete his studies quickly and support his family. Life was going well with his two sisters and parents, until July, when the entire country plunged into turmoil.
At the time, fascist Awami government was in power. They were adept at silencing any rational and dissident voice through brute force. Over 15 years, they had established a gangster regime, where extortion, land grabbing, and political dominance had reached unbearable levels, frustrating all 180 million people of Bangladesh.
The Quota Reform Movement began in July 2024. In Mirpur, students from all schools, colleges, private universities, and national universities united to form an impenetrable stronghold of protest. Martyr Mominul Islam Ridoy was one of the most active participants in Mirpur area. He was the only beacon of hope for his parents, but that light was suddenly extinguished by the brutal attack of police, Chhatra League, and Awami League's armed cadres. His two beloved sisters, Ria and Ripa, were forever deprived of their elder brother’s love and affection. In an instant, a once well-structured family was shattered.
During the days of intense protests across the city, Ridoy was often seen standing tall, raising his finger in defiance, and chanting slogans:
"Quota or Merit?"
"Merit! Merit!"
"Surrender or the Streets?"
"The Streets! The Streets!"
He was a true hero of the July revolution, a warrior of the streets.
Mominul Islam Ridoy joined the anti-discrimination student movement on Friday, July 19, 2024, during the "Complete Shutdown" demonstration. The Mirpur-10 Fire Service was close to the location of his demonstration.
The oppressive police force started shooting and using tear gas shells on the nonviolent student protesters at 11:00 AM. Terrorists from the Jubo League, the young branch of the Awami League shortly joined them. To expel students from Mirpur's main streets, both the police forces and party cadres used unrelenting tear gas and gunfire.
Mominul Islam Ridoy was shot in the back at 5:30 PM and suffered grave injuries. Despite the danger, he was saved by fellow students, who took him to Al-Helal Hospital first, then to Suhrawardy Hospital, where medical professionals declared him dead.
The martyr's body was buried at Kalshi Graveyard after his funeral prayers at Mirpur.
Personal Information of the Shaheed at a Glance
Name : Md. Mominul Islam Ridoy
Profession : Student, Bangabandhu Government College (Degree)
Date of Birth : November 11, 1999
Date of Martyrdom : July 19, 2024 (Friday) at approximately 5:45 PM
Place of Martyrdom : Near Fire Service, Mirpur-10
Permanent Address : Lakshmipur
Father : Md. Saiful Islam Biplob
Mother : Mosammat Mariam Begum
Recommendation :
• The martyr’s father could be provided with monthly or one-time financial assistance.