Md. Abdul Mannan

"I miss my father so much, every morning I used to take ten Taka from my father" –
Martyr Abdul Mannan's youngest son
Shaheed Md. Abdul Mannan was born on September 10, 1952, in Bogura Sadar. Father: deceased Amir Uddin Sarkar and mother: deceased Chafijan. Martyr Abdul Mannan had been driving a rickshaw for 40 years. Although a few days ago he bought an auto-rickshaw, he used to drive a foot-operated rickshaw before. Martyr Abdul Mannan, the father of four sons and three daughters, had been living with everyone in a rented house for almost 30 years. The two eldest sons got married and live separately with their families. His family consisted of his two youngest sons, who were carpenters, and his wife. He joined the ongoing Anti-Discrimination Student Movement on August 4 against the tyrannical rule of killer Hasina, which had been going on for the last 15 years. When the police fired on this procession, Martyr Abdul Mannan was shot and died.
How He Became a Martyr
Since the beginning of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, it gradually gained momentum. The involvement of the people in this movement increased. This frightened the killer Hasina government. They also became reckless. On August 4, the Awami fascist government launched a massive genocide across the country. In protest, the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement also became unstoppable. Working people like Martyr Abdul Mannan also participated in the movement that day with even greater desire for Martyrdom. Of course, Martyr Abdul Mannan had been participating in all the programs of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement from the very beginning. Like every day, he also participated in the program on August 4. While leaving home on that day, he said, "Something will happen today. Either I will live or I will die. I will return home after liberating the country. If Allah removes the autocratic government, then I have no problem even if I lose my life."
Eyewitnesses say that he was moving forward in the procession chanting Takbir. He was at the very front of the procession at Boro Gola Mor. When the police started firing, he was right in front and then came back once. Then a bullet pierced his left rib and went inside. Locals said that he died on the way to the hospital after that. In the post-Martyrdom video, it is seen that Boro Gola Mor had turned into a terrible battlefield that day. Bullets were popping like parched rice. People were falling on the road one after another. Martyr Abdul Mannan was also shot. He fell down as soon as he was shot. His whole body was red with blood. The students participating in the movement were like brave warriors. Seeing the bloody body of Abdul Matin, a student picked it up and carried it to the hospital. But while going, the police again fired rubber bullets. The student stumbled and fell on the road with the body due to the impact of the bullets. What a cruel scene! The name of a dehumanized, mentally deranged creature is police. Despite unbearable pain, the student reached the hospital with Abdul Mannan.
Reaction of friends and relatives after the Martyr's death
Abdul Matin, the Martyr's younger brother, said, "Martyr Abdul Mannan Bhai was a very good-hearted man, there is no one who would say bad things about him." The Martyr's youngest son said, "I miss my father so much." Minhaj, the Martyr's youngest son, said, "I met my father on the street. At that time, my father was walking with a small stick in his hand. He told me, 'You go home.' I said, 'I will go after watching the procession.'"
Information about the Martyr's Family
Martyr Abdul Mannan had reached the very end of his life by struggling to support his family. A man has been pulling a rickshaw for 40 years. Can you imagine! But there has been no change in his life. For this long time, he lived on this earth as a floating person.
For 30 years, he has been living in a rented house with other members of his family. He raised four sons and three daughters from the rented house. What inhuman labor he had to do. Although the two eldest sons were married, the two youngest sons lived with him. One of the last two sons dropped out of studies, while the other did not give up. Besides being a carpenter, he is now in the third grade.
Personal Information of the Martyr at a Glance
Name: Md. Abdul Mannan
Father's Name: Deceased Amir Uddin Sarkar
Mother's Name: Chafijan (Deceased)
Date of Birth: September 10, 1952
Wife's Name: Asma Begum (52)
Permanent Address: Village: Bamdighi Purbo Para, Union: Erulia, Thana: Bogura Sadar, District: Bogura
Present Address: Same
Place of Injury: Boro Gola Mor, Bogura Sadar
Time of Injury: August 4, 2024, 12:40 PM
Time and Place of Martyrdom: August 4, 12:45 PM, Boro Gola Mor, Bogura Sadar
Cause of Martyrdom: Police shooting
Recommendations
1. The Martyr's family needs one-time financial assistance.
2. A long-term scholarship should be provided to enable the Martyr's youngest son to continue his education.
3. Assistance should be provided in building a house for the Martyr's family.
Before going to the rally, Martyr Abdul Mannan had said, "Whatever happens, I will return only after making the country independent." The country is independent today. But Martyr Abdul Mannans have not returned home. The people of the country have been freed from the oppression and torture of the autocrat, Martyr Abdul Mannans have made a great contribution to this liberation. They will live forever in the hearts of the people.