Martyr Dipta Dey

Martyr Dipta Dey, a bright star, which fell prematurely. He was born on August 19, 2003, in Tar Muguria village of Sadar police station in Madaripur district. His life was full of struggle, where he grew up fighting poverty. His father, Swapan Kumar Dey, was a retired officer, and his mother, Monica Dey, was a housewife. In their family of four, their monthly income was only 12,000 Taka.
Dipta was a second-year student in the Zoology Department of Madaripur Government College, having enrolled in the 2021-22 academic year with roll number 312122002. A devout person, Dipta was always vocal against injustice and discrimination. While studying at college, he actively participated in the anti-discrimination student movement.
On July 18, 2024, he was martyred in a police attack during a movement demanding quota reform. His untimely death caused deep grief among his family and college teachers and students. A condolence message was published by the college. The life and struggle of Martyr Dipta will be an inspiration for future students, which will raise awareness about students' rights.
The Incident of Martyrdom
On July 16, Abu Saeed was shot and killed in Rangpur, which sparked a wave of protests across the country. On the same day, six more students were killed. In protest of these incidents, the movement intensified the following day, with clashes and gunfire erupting in various places.
On July 18, Dipta came to Madaripur to protest against the government's injustice in the anti-discrimination student movement. At 9:30 am, he joined the protesters who had gathered beside the DC office lake. The students were chanting slogans in support of their demands, but the situation quickly became heated. "Why was my brother killed? Killer Hasina, answer!" - this slogan made the atmosphere turbulent. At around 10:30 am, the Chhatra League, Jubo League, and police forces launched an attack on the protesters. This sudden attack spread panic among the students and the public, and they tried to escape to save their lives.
Dipta also ran towards the lake with other students. Seeing the situation worsen, many students were forced to jump into the water of Madaripur Shakuni Lake. Dipta also tried to escape this dangerous situation and tried to swim ashore. But unfortunately, the assailants stopped him, and they also fired tear gas at him. Although he tried to get up several times, he was beaten down. Also, because tear gas hit his body, he could not get up from there. At one point, he drowned in the water. After a long time, the fire service personnel came and recovered his body.
Dipta's death cast a shadow of mourning over the entire student community. His martyrdom gave a new dimension to this movement and made students more aware of their rights. Dipta's sacrifice will be marked as a memorable and tragic chapter in the Madaripur student movement, which will add new impetus and strength to the students' struggle.
After this incident, the movement intensified further, and the students became determined to realize their demands. They united to pay tribute to Dipta's memory and continue the fight against discrimination. As a result of which, after overcoming many obstacles, victory came to the students and the public on the 5th.
Family Condition
Dipta's family is economically very distressed. His family has to live in a rented house. His father has retired from his job, and currently, he struggles to run the family with his meager income.
Police Brutality
At the behest of the autocratic killer Hasina, the police began firing tear gas, rubber bullets, bullets, etc. at the students and the public. The students ran along the banks of the lake to save their lives. Many jumped into the lake to save their lives, but while getting up on the shore, they were again subjected to torture. Meanwhile, Madaripur Police Station Additional Superintendent of Police Moniruzzaman Fakir confirmed that the police fired at least a hundred rounds of blank bullets to disperse the students. In fact, on Hasina's orders, the police force did not fire to disperse, but rather to kill the students and the public. No sensible person can do such a brutal act. The terrorists of Awami League and Jubo League also cooperated with them, which is extremely ruthless and shameless.
 
Personal Information of the Shaheed at a Glance
Name: Martyr Dipta Dey
Born: August 19, 2003
Place of Birth: Madaripur District, Tar Muguria Village of Sadar Thana
Family Information
Father's Name: Swapan Kumar Dey (Retired Officer)
Mother's Name: Monica Dey (Housewife)
Family Status: Poor Family
Family Members: 4
Monthly Income: 12,000 Taka
Incident Details
Place of Incident: Shakuni Lake, Madaripur
Assailants: Chhatra League, Jubo League, Awami League, and Police
Time of Injury: July 18, 2024, 11:00 AM
Time and Place of Death: July 18, 2024, approximately 11:30 AM, All of Madaripur
Grave Location
Grave/Cremation: Sarbojanin Sri Sri Shoshan Kali Mandir, Dorgakhola, Madaripur
Proposals
1. Provide a one-time financial grant to the martyr's family.
2. Provide permanent housing.
3. Help the retired martyr's father start a business.