Md. Elim Hossain

"He was in the front row of
the procession"
Md. Elim Hossain was born on June 6, 1982, in Rakhaliachala village of Mouchak Union, Kaliakair Upazila, Gazipur District. His father, Md. Belayet Hossain, is an elderly man, and his mother, Anwara Begum, is a housewife. Being the only son of his parents, the responsibility of the family fell on his shoulders at a young age. Unable to continue his studies, he entered working life at an early age and started a plywood business. Elim Hossain worked hard to keep his family financially solvent. He has two daughters. Erin Sikdar (age 15, student) and Irja Sikdar (age 1). Before his death, Elim was the sole earner of the family. After his death, the family has fallen into deep grief and crisis.
Md. Elim Hossain was a fearless warrior who sacrificed his life for a discrimination-free society and justice. On that black day of August 5, 2024, he participated in the Dhaka Long March, where millions of people raised their voices against fascist rule. Like the rest of the country, the people of Gazipur took to the streets demanding the fall of the dictator Hasina. When this non-violent procession of students and the public reached in front of the Ansar Academy in Safipur, the cruel picture of state terrorism suddenly emerged. The Ansar forces, who were unleashed during Sheikh Hasina's rule to ensure their illegal survival in power, brutally attacked innocent students and the public, they started firing indiscriminately.
The assassin's bullet hit his right chest and got stuck inside. He was soaked in blood there. People nearby rescued him and quickly took him to Safipur Modern Hospital, but his life ended on the spot. After being taken to the hospital, the doctor on duty declared him dead at 3:30 PM. After his death, the people of his village gave him the last farewell. His funeral prayer was held in Rakhaliachala, Safipur, and he was buried with honor in the local graveyard. He left behind two daughters, one of whom is only 8 years old, and the other is only one year old. The family fell into an uncertain darkness at his death.
May this sacrifice of Md. Elim Hossain provide new inspiration and strength to the freedom-loving people of the country forever. May the blood of his chest inspire every discrimination-free society and the struggle for justice in this country forever. The death of Shaheed Elim sowed the seeds of a new struggle in the heart of the nation. Even though he is gone, his consciousness and self-respect are forever intact.
Statement/Feelings of Relatives and Friends About the Shaheed
The Shaheed's uncle said, "The market is 1 km away from the house. Elim was shot near the bridge on one side of the market. They shot indiscriminately, whoever could shoot, shot. A bullet got stuck inside the left side of my nephew's chest, but numerous pellets were embedded all over his body and face. The nephew was very good. His nature and character were good, he was not in any quarrels. He did not do any harm to people except good. He was by the side of people. And people also cried after his death. 10-12 thousand people came to join his funeral prayer. He was involved in BNP politics. His family has become helpless. Whatever wealth and property there is, what happens when the main guardian of the family leaves. We have to bear the grief; the person will not be found. I pray that Allah keeps him well."
Description of the Family's Economic Situation
Shaheed Md. Elim Hossain was a successful businessman. The financial condition of his family is quite good due to his skill and hard work. They have no financial hardship.
Proposals
Shaheed Md. Elim Hossain's family is financially solvent. They are not asking for financial assistance, but their main demand is that Shaheed Md. Elim Hossain be given proper state honors. The family is interested in keeping his memory alive and getting due recognition for his sacrifice in the service of the country. May his contribution to the country and nation be remembered with respect forever.
Secondly, the Shaheed's uncle said, "Whatever wealth and property there is, there are many kinds of helplessness when the main guardian of the family leaves. Especially his two young children became orphaned. I want the government's cooperation to ensure a bright future after their studies. Their father's absence will not be filled; but I hope that the government will be their guardian."
Shaheed's Profile at a Glance
Name : Md. Elim Hossain
Date of Birth : June 6, 1982
Place of Birth : Rakhaliachala
Occupation/Designation : Businessman
Monthly Income : Not specified
Native District : Gazipur
Permanent Address : Village: Rakhaliachala, Union: 6 No. Mouchak,
: Thana: Kaliakair, District: Gazipur
Current Address : Rakhaliachala, Area: Netribari, Thana: Kaliakair, District: Gazipur
Father's Name : Belayet Hossain (Elderly)
Mother's Name : Anwara Begum (Housewife)
Shaheed's Children : 2 daughters
Erin Sikdar, Age : 15 years, 10th grade
Irja Sikdar, Age : 1 year
Place/Point of Incident : Safipur Ansar Academy
Attacker : Ansar member
Time of Injury : August 5, 2024, 3:30 PM
Date and Time of Death : August 5, 2024, 3:30 PM
Place of Death : Safipur Ansar Academy, Gazipur
Current Location of
Shaheed's Grave : Rakhaliachala, Safipur, Kaliakair, Gazipur