Md.Yahya Ali

"Yahya is my nephew. He was a very good man. He made a living by working well. On August 4, he participated in the anti-discrimination student movement with us"
Shaheed Md. Yahya Ali was born on December 11, 1988, in Khukni Jhaupara village of Khukni Enayetpur in Sirajganj district. Father Md. Shahjahan Ali (72), mother Mst. Chameli Khatun (62) and wife Shahana (30). Shaheed Md. Yahya Ali is the father of one son and one daughter. Son Salman Farsi is a student of Qawmi Madrasa. Daughter Taima Khatun is a third-grade student of Noorani Madrasa. Martyr Yahya used to weave in a loom with his father and brother. He had been involved in the work for the past 20 years. Martyr Yahya Ali participated in the anti-discrimination student movement. On August 4, he was standing with the protesting students in front of Enayetpur police station. At around 1:15 pm, a police bullet pierced his right rib, causing him to fall to the ground. Local people admitted him to a nearby hospital where the on-duty doctor declared him dead.
How He Became a Martyr
The life story of each of the shaheed’s of our second war of independence seems to be the same. The story of the dispossessed, the destitute, the hungry, and the naked people rising up. In 1971, the people of this country stood up against tyranny in the hope of a little happiness. But the people did not see that desired happiness, personal freedom, economic security, a society free from discrimination, or a welfare state. Instead, they were subjected to tyranny, the dominance of muscle power, and endless corruption, injustice, and misdeeds. For these reasons, the people of this country stood up against the Pakistani invaders.
And the killer Hasina's government defeated even the Pakistani invaders. As the people from all walks of life became desperate for freedom. This fascist Awami government had become the cause of the long sighs of the common people of this country. They wanted the fall of this government at any cost. But they did not know which way to find freedom. So, wherever signs of the fall of the fascist government were seen, the people gathered. And the mafia government feared this united people like death. Tear gas, rubber bullets, disappearances, murders, and assassinations were becoming the tools of the government's survival. The united people seemed to become the cause of fear for the killer government. The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement was coming to an end. Just as the freedom-seeking people realized that the government's time was coming to an end, the occupying fascist government also realized that their time was coming to an end. So, they used all their might to suppress any movement.
On August 4th, the non-cooperation movement of students and the public reached at its peak. The freedom-seeking people of this country expressed solidarity with the students who were victims of discrimination. The brave people of Enayetpur in Sirajganj were not sitting at home either. On this day, they left their homes without eating in the morning. Martyr Yahya Ali joined the movement with them before 10:00 am. At one point, Hasina's loyal police force started firing on the protesters. The streets turned into a battlefield. One after another, people were being shot. Around one o'clock in the afternoon, the police started firing indiscriminately in front of Enayetpur police station. A bullet hit Yahya Ali's rib. He immediately fell to the ground. The surrounding area was flooded with blood. The protesters took him to the local Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College Hospital where the doctor declared him dead.
Special Information about the Martyr’s Family
Martyr Yahya Ali was the sole breadwinner of the family. The family, which used to earn a living from day to day, has now reached a state of destitution after losing the head of the family. In order to survive, his wife has now started working various jobs in a loom. She earns about six thousand Taka per month irregularly. This work is not permanent. Therefore, the monthly income also stops when the work stops. Sometimes the work remains closed for two or three months. Their dwelling house is also a small hut. They had started building a small house, but now that has also stopped due to lack of funds. Martyr Yahya has left behind a 13-year-old son and an eight-year-old daughter. The son is studying in an orphanage and the daughter is studying in a local madrasa. This financially insolvent family is now living in extreme hardship. The local member said, "His family is very insolvent. It would be good if some arrangement could be made for them."
Recommendations
1. Arrange for government assistance for the Martyr’s family members.
2. Arrange for scholarships for the education of Martyr Yahya's children.
3. Arrange for a permanent source of income for the Martyr’s family.
Personal Information of the Martyr at a Glance
Name : Shaheed Md.Yahya Ali
Father : Md. Shahjahan Ali (72)
Mother : Mst. Chameli Khatun (62)
Wife : Shahana (30)
Children : Son: Salman Farsi, Daughter: Taima Khatun (3rd grade)
Date of Birth : December 11, 1988
Permanent Address : Village: Khukni Jhaupara, Union: Khukni, Thana: Enayetpur, District: Sirajganj
Present Address : Khukni Jhaupara Ward No. 1, Enayetpur, Sirajganj
Place of Injury : In front of Enayetpur Police Station, Sirajganj
Time of Injury : August 4, 2024, 2:15 PM
Time and Place of Martyrdom: August 4, 2024, 1:15 PM, Enayetpur, Sirajganj
Cause of Martyrdom : Killed by police gunfire
Actions to be taken regarding the Martyr’s family
1. Provide assistance to complete the brick house.
2. Arrange for scholarships for the son and daughter.
3. Arrange for a steel power loom worth approximately one lakh Taka.