Md. Riazul Talukdar

Md. Riazul Talukdar is one of the martyrs of the mass uprising of 2024. He was born on November 6, 1987, in Bil Abuda village, Naria Thana, Shariatpur district. He is the son of Md. Giasuddin Talukdar and Mosa. Seherjan Bibi. He embraced martyrdom on August 4, 2024, at the end of the student-public mass revolution.
Personal Life
Riazul Talukdar came from an extremely poor family. Riazul worked a small job. The family of four siblings of a farmer father with limited means lived in hardship and suffering. He also sent money abroad to establish his younger brother.
Family's Economic Condition
The family of six of the martyr's father, Giasuddin Talukdar, depends on his agricultural work. That does not cover the family expenses. For this reason, he sent Riazul's younger brother to Malaysia. Hoping for financial stability in the family, but that hope was not fulfilled. He has to send money from Bangladesh. The family barely managed to survive on the produce of agricultural land and Riazul's salary. After his death, they do not know how this family will survive.
How Md. Riazul Talukdar Became a Martyr
On the evening of August 4, Riazul was returning home from office. There was a chase and counter-chase between students and police on the street. Suddenly a bullet hit Riazul's chest. He was admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital at 7:40 pm. Within just 40 minutes, the doctors declared him dead.
Reactions of His Father and Younger Brother About the Martyr
The martyr's father, Giasuddin Talukdar, says, "My son never misbehaved with me or anyone. He always took care of everyone in the family. He tried to fulfill everyone's needs."
His younger brother says about the martyr, "There is no brother like my brother. Everyone in the area praised him. He would not stay outside for a moment unless necessary."