Ziaur Rahman

Ziaur Rahman was born on February 20, 1981, in Biral Thana, Dinajpur. His father was Md. Abdul Kafi and his mother was Khaleda Begum. Due to financial difficulties, he was able to study only up to the SSC level. Later, he moved to Dhaka in search of work. He worked as a QC at In Fabrics Ltd. At the time of his death, he had one son and one daughter. His son, Mohammad Tanzilur Rahman Sharaf, was studying in 9th grade, and his daughter, Mosammat Jafna Akhter Jui, was also continuing her studies. His family’s only source of income was from their village home, but they had no proper house. They were living in a rented house in Gazipur.
Joining the Movement and Martyrdom
Shaheed Ziaur Rahman was a brave Shaheed. On August 5, 2024, Monday, he left his house at 8:30 AM to join the anti-discrimination student movement. When the student procession reached in front of the BNBS Center in Uttara, the fascist Sheikh Hasina's police force opened fire indiscriminately on the peaceful students and people. Shaheed Ziaur Rahman was at the front of the procession. Suddenly, a bullet hit him in the back and exited from his abdomen. The student protesters rushed him to the Red Crescent Hospital in Uttara, but due to his deteriorating condition, he was transferred to Dhaka Medical College. He died in the ICU at 7:20 AM on August 9, while undergoing treatment.
Family Situation
Ziaur Rahman, the son from a remote area of Dinajpur, was a proud Shaheed of the July Revolution. He was born on February 20, 1981, to Md. Abdul Kafi and Khaleda Begum. His permanent address was Biral, Amonogor Thana, Munshipara Union, Dinajpur. He was Martyred by the fascist police on the day of victory, which remains a disgraceful chapter in the history of the country. Ziaur Rahman’s wife, Shahanaz Akhter, is now returning to the village with the Shaheed’s family. Though their voter ID lists their address as Mirpur, Dhaka, they have decided to leave Dhaka and return to their peaceful village life. Ziaur Rahman was employed at a company, but his sacrifice remains a priceless asset for the nation.
Shaheed Ziaur Rahman struggled with poverty. He lived with his wife and children in Dhaka on a small salary. Their household was barely manageable, and they had several debts. His son, Mohammad Tanzilur Rahman Sharaf, was studying in 9th grade, and his daughter, Mochammat Jafna Akhter Jui, was also attending school. Their studies stopped after their father’s death. His wife is now leaving their rented house and returning to the village. The family is going through an extremely difficult time, facing hunger and poverty. The cost of living, stopping their children's education, and the overall hardships make life unbearable for them.
Neighbor’s Testimony
According to his neighbor Mahbubur Rahman, Ziaur Rahman was a very good person. He was humble, polite, and friendly. Though poor, he was unique in his integrity. He worked and had political awareness. He actively participated in social activities and was selfless.
Recommendations
Proposal 1
• First, measures should be taken to pay off their debts.
• A one-time donation is needed to provide relief to the family.
• The 40,000 Taka house rent debt should be cleared.
Proposal 2
• The family does not have any proper house.
• A home must be arranged for them.
• A monthly allowance should be provided to help with household expenses.
Proposal 3
• The children should be provided with opportunities for higher education.
• A sewing machine should be provided to the Shaheed's wife to help her become self-sufficient.
Shaheed's Personal Information at a Glance
Name : Md. Ziaur Rahman
Date of Birth : 20-02-1981
Father : Md. Abdul Kafi
Mother : Khaleda Begum
Permanent Address : Village: Munshipara, Union: Amonogor, Thana: Biral, District: Dinajpur
Current Address : Plot 308, Borodewa, Area: Adarshpara, Thana: Tongi, District: Gazipur
Family Members : 3
Place of Incident : In front of BNBS Center, near Best Buy Showroom
Attacker : The fascist police of Hasina's regime
Date and Place
of Death : 09-08-2024, Dhaka Medical College Hospital
Grave : His hometown, Dinajpur