Md. Suzon Mia

Md. Suzon Mia was born on March 1, 1992, in the village of Khola Hati, Gaibandha Sadar, Gaibandha District. His father, Suja Mia, is deceased, and his mother, Shalma Begum, is a 65-year-old elderly woman. He was the only child of his parents.
Family Life
Due to financial instability, he came to Gazipur and joined the D.S.R.A. of Pran Company. His dream was to make his children Hafiz of the Qur'an. For this reason, he enrolled both of his children in a Hafizia Madrasah, and he supported his mother and wife with his earnings. However, his salary was not enough to meet family expenses, so his wife worked as a maid in other households. Their family situation was very difficult. Md. Suzon Mia had a daughter, 11 years old, who was studying Hafiz at a local madrasah, and a son who was also studying Hafiz at a madrasah. Md. Suzon Mia was well-known in the area as a good person.
Participation in the Movement
The victory procession of Suzon Mia's group was headed towards Uttara from Tongi Hossain Market. When the procession reached near Uttara Police Station, the Indian Police, under the command of the pro-Haseena government, opened fire indiscriminately on the procession. According to an eyewitness, Suzon Mia was shot and killed by the Indian police.
Sheikh Hasina had turned an independent country into a tributary state. On August 5, she fled to India. Before that, she carried out a genocide in the country, killing students and people. The movement started in early July with the Quota Reform Movement, which turned into a movement against discrimination. The movement was nonviolent, but the government used all state forces to suppress it, including party terrorists. Helicopters fired bullets like during a war. People were killed in their own homes. The freedom-seeking people became more furious, and the student movement turned into a mass movement. The people’s revolt echoed. Everyone from all walks of life took to the streets, seeking freedom. After 16 years of oppression, the people joined the movement. Finally, Sheikh Hasina fled. At noon on August 5, she fled to India on a special plane. During the liberation war, Sheikh Mujib had taken refuge in Pakistan. The second independence was gained from a neighbor’s subjugation. Left with no choice, Hasina also fled. People celebrated with joy.
Martyrdom
On Monday, August 5, 2024, after hearing the news of the resignation of the autocratic Sheikh Hasina government, a victory procession began, to which Shaheed Md. Suzon Mia joined. He was heading towards Uttara from Tongi Hossain Market with the procession. As the peaceful procession reached Uttara, the terrorist police force of the autocratic Sheikh Hasina government started firing at the procession. An eyewitness stated that when they reached near Uttara Police Station, the fascist police of Hasina’s government, along with Indian police, opened fire, and a bullet hit one side of his head and exited from the other side. He fell to the ground immediately. Local people rescued him and took him to the Uttara Modern Hospital, where the attending doctor declared him dead. He passed away at around 5:30 PM.
Funeral and Burial
Afterward, the body of Shaheed Suzon Mia was taken from the hospital to his village home. After the funeral prayer, he was buried in the local graveyard. His death occurred on August 5, around 5:30 PM.
Neighbor’s Statement
Suzon Mia was known as a good person in the area. He was simple, straightforward, and friendly. He never got involved in any disputes or arguments with anyone.
Recommendations
1. Provide one-time financial assistance.
2. Provide a monthly stipend.
3. Buy a sewing machine for his wife.
4. Provide housing arrangements.
5. Bring the children under the care of the orphanage and educate them.
Shaheed's Personal Information at a Glance
Name : Md. Suzon Mia
Date of Birth : 01-03-1992
Father : Mohammad Suja Mia
Mother : Mosammat Salma Begum
Village : Kholahata, Union: Pourashava
Thana : Gaibandha Sadar, District: Gaibandha
Residence : 221 Haji Abul Hasem House, Area: Auchpara Muktarpur
Thana : Tongi, District: Gazipur
Family Members : 4 (one son, one daughter, mother, and wife)
Daughter's Age : 11 years
Son's Age : 9 years