Md. Abu Rayhan

"Mother, if I die, I will die in peace. Hasina has resigned. The country is independent from today" - Martyr Abu Rayhan, while writhing on the hospital bed despite severe pain
On July 3, 1993, Shaheed Md. Abu Rayhan was born in Bogura's Chak Sukhangari in Dupchanchia. The mother, Most. Raushan Ara (52), a homemaker, and her husband, Most. Dilruba (23), resided in a joint household with their son, Abu Suaib (4). The father, Shajahan Ali, is now deceased. He served as a salesman at a private company, Hakkan & Tissue Company. Martyr Abu Rayhan participated in the movement in front of Dupchanchia Sadar Police Station on August 4. At around 11:30 am, the police started firing on the protesting public. Police SI Ershad shot Abu Rayhan below the knee. He was taken to the hospital. Due to excessive bleeding, several bags of blood were given. The doctors there advised him to be taken to Dhaka for treatment. As all the vehicles were being closed, it was delayed by one day to reach Dhaka. He was admitted to the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases after 8 pm on the 5th. The doctor there referred him to the Pangu Hospital. On the morning of the 6th, Abu Rayhan was taken to the Pangu Hospital and given more blood there. The doctors said that he would have to be operated on quickly and his leg would have to be amputated. That night, Abu Rayhan's leg was amputated. He was in the hospital for the next two days. On Friday the 9th, at eight o'clock in the morning, he passed away, making all the efforts of the doctors and the family failed.
How He Became a Martyr
By completely suppressing dissenting opinions, the fascist Hasina government began suppressing and oppressing the common people. The prices of all kinds of goods went beyond the reach of the common man. When the frustration among the people reached its peak due to the exorbitant prices of goods, then came the Awami looters. They used to make syndicate and control the prices of goods. Due to their dominance, the public had to buy all the goods at their controlled prices. In this way, they established control everywhere in the country by seizing the freedom of speech, and the judiciary, and the electoral system, and resultantly anarchy and injustice spread everywhere. The people's goal was only liberation from this situation.
Despite long struggles and movements, they could not see any way to freedom. At such a time, the anti-discrimination student movement appeared as an opportunity for liberation. With one program after another announced by them, Bangladesh became turbulent. Martyr Abu Rayhan participated in the movement in front of Dupchanchia police station on August 4. Between 11 am and 12:00 pm, the police of Dupchanchia police station started firing on the protesters. They started firing indiscriminately. At this time, the police took to the field with the entire force. SI Ershad, SI Nasir, SI Palash, etc. of Bogura Dupchanchia police station led the firing on the people. One after another, the protesters were shot.
Some were shot in the hands, some in the legs, and some in the chest. In this situation, a bullet fired from SI Ershad's pistol suddenly hit Abu Rayhan's leg. He fell to the ground in pain. Abu Rayhan writhed in unbearable pain. As soon as this news was heard, the family members broke down. Running around and rushing with him began. First, he was taken to Martyr Zia Medical College and then to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. From there to the Pangu Hospital. On the 6th, one of Martyr Abu Rayhan's legs was amputated at Pangu Hospital. He survived for 3 days after this with this unbearable pain. On the 9th, at 8 am, he left the world.
Reaction of friends and relatives after the Martyr's death
Martyr's wife, Mst. Dilruba, said, "He was a very good man. He loved me very much. But he left me alone. He also loved his son very much. What will I do now? I still can't accept his death."
Special Information about the Martyr's Family
Martyr Abu Rayhan was a working person. The Martyr's father passed away one year and eight months ago. The Martyr has a wife and a four-year-old son. The Martyr's mother, the Martyr's wife, the four-year-old son, the wife of the elder brother, and their three children, all live together in a joint family. The Martyr's elder brother is an illegal Saudi expatriate. He sends 20 to 25 thousand Taka every 2 to 3 months. He went to Saudi Arabia after taking a loan of about 5-6 lakh Taka. Half of his loan has not yet been repaid. The Martyr's younger brother lives in Narayanganj for work and cannot help the family much.
Personal Information of the Martyr at a Glance
Name : Shaheed Md. Abu Rayhan
Father's Name : Shahjahan Ali (Deceased)
Mother's Name : Mst. Raushan Ara (52)
Wife's Name: Mosa : Dilruba (23)
Date of Birth : July 3, 1993
Permanent Address : Village: Chak Sukhangari, Union: Dupchanchia, Thana: Dupchanchia Pourashava, District: Bogura
Present Address : Chak Sukhangari, Ward No. 4, Dupchanchia
Place of Injury : In front of Dupchanchia Sadar Police Station
Time of Injury : August 4, 2024, 11:30 AM
Time and Place of Martyrdom : Pangu Hospital, Dhaka, 8 AM
Cause of Martyrdom : SI Ershad
Location of Martyr’s Grave: Dupchanchia Central Graveyard
Recommendations
1. Arrange regular monthly grants for the Martyr's mother.
2. Arrange a job for the Martyr's wife.
3. Arrange a scholarship for the son.