Md. Gani Mia

The radiant and mighty warrior, Shaheed Md. Gani Mia, played a special role in achieving the independence of the motherland by sacrificing his own life. Oh, brave brother, a thousand salutes to you. He was the beloved son of the late Fazl Haque and Hazara Begum, residents of Jhinia village in Sreebardi, Sherpur district. This freedom fighter, eager for liberation, was born on June 18, 1985, illuminating his parents' home. After reaching adulthood, he was married to Mosammat Subuja Begum. At the time of his death, the most revered Shaheed Gani Mia left behind relatives, two sons, and a daughter, departing from this world.
Professional Background
A profession is a person's means of livelihood after receiving training in a specific subject. A professional identity includes a person's roles, responsibilities, values, and alignment of ethical standards, and the consistent practices adopted by their specific profession. Similarly, Gani Mia had been responsible from childhood due to family circumstances. Due to financial constraints, the responsibility of the family fell on him from an early age. Sometimes a laborer, sometimes a rickshaw puller. He worked hard day and night and kept the family afloat. He was unique as the sole breadwinner of the family. Gani Mia left home six months ago and went to Dhaka with the hope that the poor family would be a little better. This 38-year-old youth used to work in a local rice mill in Sreebardi Upazila of Sherpur. He thought that by driving a rickshaw in Dhaka, he would alleviate the poverty of the family. But those good days never came for Gani Mia and his family.
Context of Martyrdom
The martyr lived in a mess in Nakhalpara, Tejgaon area of Dhaka. On July 19, 2024, there was a fierce clash between the student-public of the anti-discrimination movement and the law enforcement agencies. The beastly men fired bullets at the common people. The autocratic fascist Hasina incited her controversial terrorist organization and law enforcement agencies. That evening, while returning home after leaving the rickshaw in the garage in Mohakhali, a bullet from the Awami terrorist police force hit his chest. Blood gushed out, and he fell to the ground with his bloodied body. Passers-by quickly took him to a nearby private hospital. However, as there was no doctor present, he was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. There, after a few hours, Shaheed Gani Mia was martyred. The martyr's family did not even have the financial means to take the body home. They had to beg people for money to pay the ambulance fare. Later, after the funeral in his own village in Khariya Kazirchar Union of Sreebardi Upazila, the burial of Shaheed Gani Mia was completed.
Feelings of Loved Ones
Hafiz Uddin, the martyr's elder brother, said, "My brother has three children. Gani was the sole earner of the family. By losing him, the family is now facing an uncertain future. I want justice for my brother's murder."
A neighboring uncle said, "When Gani went to Dhaka, the family had a debt burden of two lakh taka. Gani went to Dhaka to repay that debt."
Shahidul Islam, the 16-year-old eldest son of the martyr, said, "My father dreamed that the poverty of the family would be দূর and good days would come. But now we do not know what will happen to us, maybe like my younger brother, I will also have to leave school. At present, we do not know how to do it, how to repay the debt left by our father."
Family Condition
Shaheed Gani Mia has two sons and a daughter. The eldest son, Shahidul Islam (16), is studying in the eleventh class of a local college. The younger son, Suman Islam (14), dropped out of school two years ago due to poverty. He works in a workshop for a salary of six thousand taka per month. The only daughter, Golapi, is only three years old. The martyr used to send one to one and a half thousand taka home every week, which was used to run his neglected and struggling family. At the time of his death, he could not leave behind any land.
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Martyr's Information at a Glance
Name: Shaheed Md. Gani Mia
Father: Late Fazl Haque
Mother: Hazara Begum
Date of Birth: June 18, 1985
Permanent Address: Kheria Kazirchar Village, Sreebardi Upazila, Sherpur District
Time of Injury: July 19, 2024, Mohakhali
Time and Place of Martyrdom: Dhaka Medical College Hospital, July 19, 2024
Cause of Martyrdom: Police bullets
Martyr's Graveyard: Family graveyard in his village of Kheria Kazirchar Union, Sreebardi Upazila
Children's Details
1. Md. Shahidul Islam (16) is studying in the eleventh class at a local college in Sherpur.
2. Md. Sumon Islam (14) works in a workshop.
3. Mosammat Golapi Akter (3)
Proposals
1. Arrangements can be made for the education of the martyr's orphaned children.
2. Monthly or one-time financial assistance can be provided to the martyr's family.
3. Permanent housing can be arranged.
4. The martyr's wife can be provided with employment opportunities.