Md. Suman Sheikh

The shaheed’s mother said, "What if my one son is gone? Thousands of sons are by my side. Losing one son, I have found thousands of sons. These sons will repeatedly stand up against exploitation and deprivation. They will resist the black hands of the oppressors, each one of them will become a Suman Sheikh."
A bud fell before it could grow into a flower. Suman Sheikh is enrolled in the first year of the bachelor's degree program at Islamia College in Goyla village, Sirajganj. He grew up in the village. The natural settings of the village surrounded him during his early and adolescent years. One of the older brothers is disabled. Regular treatment is necessary for him. Only Aduri Khatun is a sister. The family's money came from the father. He used the money from a little tea shop to somehow support the family. Suman Sheikh began a part-time work in addition to his schooling to get the family out of their financial bind. He used to work in broadband internet connection. His parents had many hopes and dreams for him. Everything came to an end with the bullet strike of the killer.
How He Became a Martyr
The Awami dictatorial administration has been exploiting and inflicting injustice on the nation's citizens for fifteen long years. There was no equality of opportunity or freedom of speech. They instituted a reign of terror that included killings, disappearances, fabricated cases, corruption, and fear. There are innumerable instances of exploitation and unfairness. The seeds of rage started to sprout in people's brains day by day. The sound of the oppressors' downfall grew louder as the degree of injustice and exploitation rose.
The amount of discrimination was so greatly expanded by Sheikh Hasina's government that plans were established to maintain a 56% quota in tests such as the BCS. In protest of this, the student community burst out. Ignoring the just demands of the students, a steamroller of torture was run over them. In broad daylight, people were shot at indiscriminately. Many, including Abu Saeed, were being Martyr. The whole world has seen these. Day by day, the gathering of people in the movement began to increase. People of all classes and professions took to the streets.
On August 4, 2024, at 10 am, a procession started from Sirajganj city. Suman Sheikh was one of the people in this procession demanding the fall of the autocracy. When the procession reached beside the Elliot Bridge from the city, Awami League terrorists started firing directly and indiscriminately at the procession. People started running around at the sound of gunfire. At this time, Martyr Suman Sheikh was hit by three bullets in the right rib. He was shot in a place, which is 100 yards away from the Daobari Awami League office, south of the fire service, on the west side of the Elliot Bridge. Suman Sheikh was being martyred by the killer's bullet. His lifeless body lay on the road. The street was stained with blood. When the students and the public took him to North Bengal Medical College Hospital by rickshaw, the on-duty doctor declared him dead.
According to eyewitnesses, Suman Sheikh was being martyred by the driver of Sirajganj's former MP Jannat Ara Henry.
"My brother was very calm, very gentle, and very polite," the shaheed’s sister recounts. He had a deep affection for my parents and me. He dreamed a much. My eyes well up with tears every time I think about him. I think I won't see him ever again. He used to give me advice on everything, including my schoolwork, despite the fact that I was older than him. He used to tell the family everything. This bleeding of the heart may never stop, the memories spent with my brother repeatedly float before my eyes."
The shaheed’s mother says, "The golden bird will not return, I raised my son with great difficulty. He had many dreams. He will not return, nor will his dreams. May no mother's heart be lost like mine. May no one suffer like me. Whatever my son earned, he gave it all to me. When I think of him, my hands and feet break down. May the killers who killed my son be severely punished."
While saying these words, tears like rain started rolling down the shaheed’s mother's eyes. She went to the son's picture hanging on the banner and kissed it. In the middle of the night, the mother feels that the son is calling her 'Ma' beside her. Before going to the procession, the son called the mother 'Ma' twice. But the mother did not hear it. Now, 'Ma... Ma...!' is repeatedly ringing in the mother's ears.
The shaheed’s mother said, "What if my one son is gone? Thousands of sons are by my side. Losing one son, I have found thousands of sons. These sons will repeatedly stand up against exploitation and deprivation. They will resist the black hands of the oppressors, each one of them will become a Suman Sheikh."
Personal Information of the Martyr at a Glance
Name: Md. Suman Sheikh
Date of Birth: 02/12/1993
Place of Birth: Goyla, Sirajganj
Occupation: Student and part-time job
Educational Institution: Islamia Government College
Place of Injury: West side of Sirajganj Elliot Bridge
Place of Martyrdom: West side of Elliot Bridge in Sirajganj city
Type of Injury: Shot
Assailant: Driver of former MP of Sirajganj Jannat Ara Henry
Date and Time of Injury: 04.08.2024; 11 AM
Date and Time of Martyrdom: 04.08.2024; 11 AM
Martyr's Location of Martyr’s Grave: Malshapara Graveyard (24°27'05.6"N 89°42'32.4"E) (with GPS location)
Current and Permanent Address: Village: Goyla, Union: Sirajganj Sadar, Thana: Sirajganj Sadar, District: Sirajganj
Family Information
Father: Md. Gonjer Ali
Father's Profession and Age: Tea seller, 59 years
Mother: Mosha: Firoza Begum
Mother's Profession and Age: Housewife, 50 years
Monthly Income: Approximately 8,000 Taka
Source of Income: Temporary tea shop
Relationship with the Martyr: Father
Current Number of Family Members: 4
Other Family Members
Brother: Md. Faridul Islam Age: 33, Disabled
Sister: Mosha: Aduri Khatun
Age and Profession: 23, Student, Sirajganj Polytechnic Institute (Electrical)
Advice
1. Arranging a permanent source of income for the father.
2. Arranging a job and marriage for the educated and eligible younger sister.