Tariq Hossain

Tariq Hossain was born on June 1, 2006 in the village of Dakshin Islampur in Chaodala Union of Gomastapur police station in Chapainawabganj district. He is the second child of father Md. Asadul Islam and mother Fidushi Khatun. His elder brother Asmaul (22) is a rickshaw puller. Younger sister Asrifa Khatun (14) is a student.
Tariq Hossain was a carpenter by profession. At the age of just 11, he was employed as a carpenter for a salary of Tk 1500 and within just 7 years, he was able to increase his remuneration to Tk 24,000 with his honesty, skill and competence.
Martyr Tariq Hossain used to work as a carpenter in a privately owned institution. He had been working in this institution for the last 7 years. He used to live in Ujjal's slum in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area of Dhaka. Tariq Hossain's father Asadul Islam is a rickshaw puller by profession. His mother Fidushi Khatun is a housewife. Currently, his family's expenses are being met by the income from his father and elder brother's rickshaw pulling.
How Martyr Tariq Answered the Call of Allah
Tariq Hossain regularly participated in the anti-discrimination movement. His father said that Tariq used to tell him, "Many good students are dying, you also join the movement." Inspired by his son's words, his father participated in the movement for a day or two.
On August 5, Tariq participated in the victory procession and stayed in front of Ganabhaban until 3 pm. Later he returned home with his friends. But after evening, he again gathered with his friends in front of the house near Sher-e-Bangla Nagar police station. There, some policemen were trapped inside the police station. Outside, 30 to 40 students were chanting various slogans. When the situation became dire, the police begged forgiveness from the students with folded hands and asked for a chance to leave the police station. Out of humanity, the students accepted their request.
The police came out of the police station, but when the students started chanting slogans after reaching the crossroads a little further, they suddenly turned around and started firing indiscriminately. 5 people were shot at the scene. Tariq was shot four times below the navel and once in the wrist. He was quickly admitted to Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital. There, after being treated for four consecutive days, on Friday, August 9, at 4 pm, Tariq Hasan was martyred.
To his family, Tariq was an ideal son; to society, he was a brave young man who sacrificed his life for justice.
A Heartbreaking Description of Martyrdom from a Friend's Mouth
Regarding Tariq's martyrdom, his friend Limon said, "Tariq and I were together at the scene. When the police were leaving, we were chanting slogans from behind. Suddenly, the police turned around and started firing. Immediately, Tariq sat down on the road and said, 'I have been shot.' I didn't believe it at first. I thought he was probably joking. But the next moment, seeing the blood on his hands and stomach, I was stunned. My head was spinning. After a while, with the help of people, we took him to the hospital.
That moment will never be erased from my life. I will never forget that horrific black evening. This tragic incident of my dear friend's martyrdom will remain in my mind forever."
Some More Words About Shaheed Tariq
Shaheed Tariq's family is a poor family. Due to the financial hardship of the family, he had to end his studies at a very young age. At the age of just 11, he was employed as a carpenter for a salary of Tk 1500. Tariq soon began to show his skills, qualifications and trustworthiness. The owner also realized his necessity and gradually started increasing his salary. In the last month, the salary of the 18-year-old Tariq was Tk 24,000.
He did not allow his mother to join any work if she ever wanted to. He always came forward to help the neighbors in any danger. His mother Fidushi Khatun says, "During the Corona period, a person suffering from diarrhea was lying down. Even though no one dared to go near him out of fear, Tariq stayed by his side and nursed him back to health."
His father says, "My younger son used to call and inquire about me as much as he could, the elder son did not. He used to think about the whole family."
The news of Tariq's death shattered his entire family. His parents say crying, "Our son participated in the movement and stood up against injustice. He was a source of pride for us."
The life and struggle of Shaheed Tariq Hasan reminds us of the reality of that time, where brave students protested against the autocratic government. His bravery and extraordinary human qualities still inspire us. Reminds us that the struggle for humanity is never in vain.
Martyr's Family Burdened by Debt
The family of Shaheed Tariq Hossain is currently facing a difficult reality. His parents, elder brother and younger sister all live in a small tin house in a slum in Dhaka. The struggle of life seems to be their daily companion. Eight years ago, his father took a loan of Tk 3 lakh and bought a trawler. He hoped that prosperity would return to his life. But after running for only 11 days, the trawler sank. Then he tried his hand in the cloth business, but there also he suffered losses.
He was forced to take another loan of Tk 2 lakh to treat Tariq Hasan. In total, his debt has now crossed Tk 5 lakh. For the family's livelihood, the father along with the elder son are currently driving rickshaws. But after the death of Shaheed Tariq, a new chapter of sorrow has been added to their lives. The family has now decided to leave the difficult life of Dhaka and return to the village, where the two and a half bighas of land belonging to the martyr's grandmother is their last refuge.