Md. Munirul Islam

"My nephew gave his life for the country. He gave his life for establishing Qur'an" - Ataur Rahman (the Martyr's uncle)
Shaheed Md.Munirul Islam was born on December 10, 2001, in Bir Kedar village of Dupchanchia Union in Bogura district. Father Md. Shamsul Haque (58) works in agriculture and mother Morsheda Begum (46) is a housewife. Sister Mst. Nafisa Khatun (19) is a first-year honors student in the Botany Department of Government Azizul Haque College. Shaheed Md. Munirul Islam was a second-year honors student at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman University, Naogaon. The young Munirul was involved with various social organizations for the development of the area. These two talented siblings used to tutor to cover their own educational expenses. On August 4, both brothers and sisters joined the non-cooperation movement in the anti-discrimination student movement program. At around 12:30 pm, the police suddenly started firing tear gas, sound grenades and bullets at the students, and everything became dark and volatile. SI Ershad, SI Nasir, and SI Palash led the police force. They continued to shoot and kill one student after another. The two siblings got separated. At one point in this commotion, the sister heard that her brother had been shot. Martyr Munirul Islam died after being shot.
How He Became a Martyr
Shaheed Md. Munirul Islam was a dreamy young man. This protesting student participated in every program when the Quota Reform Movement started. He was under police surveillance for participating in every program. After July 19, he was on the run. Even though he couldn't sleep at home for a long time, he was never absent from any program. He also used to take his sister Nafisa Khatun, a first-year honors student, to these programs.
On August 4, he joined the movement with his sister and took a position in front of Dupchanchia police station. Here, there were several clashes between the police and Awami terrorists and the students and the public. The police started firing at the students and the public. In the chaotic situation, the brother and sister got separated. Around 12 o'clock, a bullet hit Munirul's waist and came out from the front. Munirul Islam was being martyred on the spot. Later, when he was taken to the hospital, the doctor declared him dead. The agitated students and the public marched with his body for more than two hours. Later, his Funeral Prayer (Janazah) prayers was held in the presence of thousands of students and the public.
Reaction of friends and relatives after the Martyr's death
After the Martyrdom, the Martyr's father said, "I am the proud father of a Martyr. My son did no wrong. He spoke out against exploitation and oppression, he spoke for the truth, my son was being martyred by the killer's bullet. I am the father of a brave Martyr. As long as injustice and oppression raise their heads in this country, thousands of young men like Munirul will come forward to stop injustice and oppression. Thousands of sons will be born who will not hesitate to give their fresh blood against injustice and oppression. They will not accept the chains of injustice and oppression."
The Martyr's uncle, Ataur Rahman, said, "Munirul is my nephew. He was a very dear child to us. We raised him with love and care. He was involved with various local volunteer and social organizations. He loved and respected me very much. He would do any work as soon as I asked him to."
Special Information about the Martyr's Family
The financial condition of Martyr Munirul Islam's family is not very good. The income his father, that he earns from working in agricultural land was not enough for their family to live well. That is why Munirul and his sister used to tutor to cover their own expenses. They also have a divorced aunt in their family.
Personal Information of the Martyr at a Glance
Name : Md. Munirul Islam
Father's Name : Md. Shamsul Haque (58)
Mother's Name : Morsheda Begum (46)
Date of Birth : December 10, 2001
Permanent Address: Village : Bir Kedar, Union: Dupchanchia, Thana: Kahalu, District: Bogura
Present Address : Bir Kedar, Ward No. 2, Kahalu, Bogura
Place of Injury : North-eastern corner of Dupchanchia Police Station
Time of Injury : August 4, 2024, 12:00 PM
Time and Place of Martyrdom : August 4, 2024, 12:00 PM, North-eastern corner of Dupchanchia Police Station
Cause of Martyrdom : SI Ershad, SI Palash, SI Nasir
Location of Martyr’s Grave : Buried next to the house
Recommendations
1. Arrange regular monthly grants can be arranged for the Martyr's family.
2. A scholarship can be arranged for the Martyr's sister.
3. Land lease or livestock rearing can be arranged for cultivation.
We now live in a nation that is independent. How many hundreds of dreams have come to an end for our independence? Hundreds of young men have given up their lives for this movement. Munirul has also given his life and earned the gratitude of the people of our nation.