Md. Kamal Mia

Md. Kamal Mia was born on May 2, 1985, in Riniba village of Belabo Thana, Narsingdi. He was an autorickshaw driver by profession. Current address is Shantinagar, Paltan, Dhaka district. Father is late Abdus Sattar, mother is Raushan Ara. Apart from his wife, there are three daughters and one son in the family.
Economic Condition of the Shaheed
Kamal Mia was the sole breadwinner of his family. Among his four children, the eldest daughter was married. He was nurturing great dreams for the education of his remaining three children. His second daughter, Suravi Akter, was studying at Rampura TV Center Madrasa. His youngest daughter, Suraiya Akter, was an eighth-grade student at Segunbagicha Adarsha High School. His only son, nine-year-old Yasin Mia, was studying at Malibagh Chowdhury Para Madrasa. Despite his limited income, Kamal Mia was making relentless efforts to raise his children as ideal individuals. Additionally, even though his eldest daughter was married, he had to support her financially. Now, with his untimely demise, his family is overwhelmed with grief. The education of his children is on the verge of discontinuation, and their future appears bleak. His wife is devastated both mentally and financially.
Context of Martyrdom
On July 19, 2024, the anti-discrimination movement that began with demands for quota reform had escalated significantly. On one side, students and the general public continued their protests, while on the other, the police force, acting on the orders of the fascist government, kept attacking the protesters. To suppress the movement, the government of the time even severed internet connections, leaving the country in darkness. No one knew what was happening, and the world remained unaware of the unfolding events in Bangladesh.
That afternoon, Kamal Mia left home with his auto-rickshaw. The situation was tense. The police were firing indiscriminately to suppress the movement, and in the chaos, an innocent and helpless Kamal was shot. Passersby rushed him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Around 7 PM, his family received a call informing them of his injury. At 7:55 PM, while undergoing treatment, he succumbed to his wounds. Shaheed Kamal was laid to rest in his native village in Narsingdi. May Allah, the Lord of all worlds, grant him Jannatul Ferdous and shower His mercy upon his family.
At a Glance: Personal Information of the Shaheed
Name : Md. Kamal Mia
Profession : Auto-rickshaw Driver
Permanent Address : Village: Rinaibar
: Union: Rinaibar
: Thana: Belabo
: District: Narsingdi
Current Address : House/Area: Bottolar Goli
: Location: Shantinagar 53/11
: Thana: Paltan
: District: Dhaka
Father’s Name : Late Abdus Sattar
Mother’s Name : Rowshan Ara
Incident Location : Shantinagar (Paltan Area)
Attacker : Police
Date of Injury : July 19, 2024, at 7:00 PM
Date & Time of Death : July 19, 2024, at 7:55 PM
Burial Site : Native Village