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Incident Details & Martyrdom Narrative
Md: Bachchu was born on July 3, 1977, in the village of Paschim Sharikhali, Patuakhali Sadar. His father's name is Abdul Majid Hawlader, and his mother's name is Mosammat Manik Bor. He studied up to the fifth grade and went to Dhaka at the age of 17 to earn a living. He was the eldest of his parents' five children. At the time of his death, he lived in a rented house in Mirpur-1, Dhaka, with his wife, two daughters, and one son. He worked at Mim Fashion Tailors in Lalmatia, Mohammadpur, Dhaka. He could educate his two daughters, but he could not educate his son much as he needed his help in his work. In the village area, they have no land for cultivation, only a house to live in, which has also become uninhabitable due to being abandoned for a long time. Currently, his family has left Dhaka and is living in the village.
The Story of Shaheed Bachchu's Martyrdom
The long rule of the autocratic Sheikh Hasina had created resentment among the people of the country. The government's corruption at various levels, money laundering, and the economic recession created discontent among the public. Politically, all parties outside the Awami League-led 14-party alliance moved to an anti-government stance. As a result, Sheikh Hasina became politically isolated, which was also evident in the students' movement.
Death is an inevitable truth. No one can escape the grasp of death. However, it is a person's deeds that make them immortal. Shaheed Md: Bachchu left behind such a legacy, sacrificing his life in the path of Allah. On August 5, 2024, at around 2 PM, when Md: Bachchu received the news that the autocrat Sheikh Hasina had resigned, his joy knew no bounds. He told his wife to quickly give him some food, saying that Sheikh Hasina had resigned and he had to go outside to celebrate. Shaheed Bachchu and his son hurriedly ate and then took a bath before setting off towards Ganabhaban (the Prime Minister's official residence). Their home was in Mirpur 1, and they walked towards Ganabhaban since no vehicles were running that day. After spending some time at Ganabhaban with his son and friends, Bachchu was returning home. On the way back, he received a phone call from his employer in Dhanmondi Lalmatia, where he worked.
He told his son that his employer had called from the shop and he needed to go see him, and that his son should go home. Father and son parted ways. Shortly after, in front of Adabor police station, the police began an unprovoked attack on unarmed people. With the sound of heavy gunfire, people on the street began to scatter in all directions. Shaheed Bachchu tried to run for his life. But police bullet suddenly struck him in the back. He took a few steps and then collapsed to the ground. People on the street picked him up and took him to Mohammadpur Popular Hospital. The doctors there advised that he be taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, saying that the patient's condition was very critical. Bachchu died on the way to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The joy of Sheikh Hasina's downfall was his last joy in life, and this joy brought about his Martyrdom. Perhaps his death seems difficult and painful to us, but he was received very well by Allah. The death that pleases Allah, the one who dies is also pleased with it.
Words from Shaheed Bachchu's Heart
This country belongs to the Alems (religious scholars) and Ulamas (Muslim scholars). We will not allow any Indian agenda to be implemented in this country.
Any conspiracy against the Alems, Ulamas, or students in the country, we will resist together, Inshallah. I have only one request to you, you Hefazat, Charmonai, and Jamaat, all unite. We are on the side of the student community. We want the Bangladesh of the future to be built under the leadership of the Alems and Ulamas, Inshallah.
Description of the Family's Economic Condition
Shaheed Md: Bachchu's family depended on the money he earned from his job. His income was good. They lived in a rented flat in Lalkuthi, Mirpur. His family consisted of two daughters, Masuma (22) and Nirjona (15), and one son, Mahin (18). The two daughters studied in college and high school. The son helped his father with his tailoring work. With Md: Bachchu's death, they have already moved to the village, saying they will not be able to afford the rent and their children's education expenses in Dhaka. They have a homestead, but no house. They are currently living in a rented house. His wife, Laily (38), knows how to sew. However, she has various physical ailments, such as leg pain, back pain, liver complications, and asthma. If Mrs. Laily can do sewing work with this condition, then the money earned from it will be the only source of income for the children's education, food expenses, her own medical expenses, and house rent.
Statement from Shaheed Bachchu's Wife
When my husband left the house, he ate very quickly, took a bath, and went to Ganabhaban with his son. Before leaving, I told him that there was no need to go, there could be a lot of trouble outside. My husband said, "Why will there be trouble again on Independence Day? There shouldn't be any problem today. Everyone will celebrate and enjoy the taste of independence today." I said, "That's true, but be careful." This was my husband's last journey. Such a history, where people will be killed by the police even after independence, cannot be found anywhere in the world. I want justice for my husband's murder. Why will the police use the weapons that were given to them to restore peace to destroy peace? I want the police who shot and killed my husband to be hanged. These kinds of actions should not be done by the police anymore, and they must be brought to justice.
.Name : Md: Bachchu
Date of Birth : 03-07-1977
Place of Birth : Village: Paschim Sharikhali, Union: Kalikapur, Thana: Patuakhali Sadar, District: Patuakhali
Occupation : Ambulance Driver
Current Address : Village: Paschim Sharikhali, Union: Kalikapur, Thana: Patuakhali Sadar, District: Patuakhali
Permanent Address : Village: Paschim Sharikhali, Union: Kalikapur, Thana: Patuakhali Sadar, District: Patuakhali
Father : Abdul Majid Hawlader (deceased)
Mother : Mosammat Manik Bor (deceased)
Wife : Laily Khatun (38), knows sewing
Children:
1. Masum Akter Liza (22), Class XII
2. Munna Islam Mahin (18), Unemployed
3. Nirjona Akter (15), Class IX
Assailant : Awami League Terrorist Police
Date, Time, and Place of Injury: August 5, 2024, 4:30 PM, in front of Adabar Police Station
Date, Time, and Place of Death: August 5, 2024, 4:30 PM, in front of Adabar Police Station
Funeral : August 5, 2024, 10:00 AM
Burial : Family graveyard in his village
Proposals
Monthly allowance can be arranged.
A job can be arranged for the elder daughter.