Md. Selim Ali Sheikh

Shaheed Md. Selim Ali Sheikh
Serial No.: 035
ID: Dhaka City 035
Martyr's Introduction
Md. Selim Ali Sheikh was born on May 15, 1988, in Ashrampada village of Karua Union in Haluaghat Upazila of Mymensingh. He was a common hawker by profession. He lived in Dhaka for 14 years and earned his living by selling goods in different neighborhoods. And he cherished the dream of his motherland in his heart. That is why he did not sit idle. With the dream of building a country free from discrimination and autocracy, he jumped into the movement of students and the public. On July 19, 2024, at 6 pm, he died in the Mirpur Alok Hospital due to a bullet fired by the police forces.
Description of the incident
On July 19, at 4 pm, Selim Ali Sheikh left his house and joined the anti-discrimination student-public movement. Road No. 22 of Mirpur 10 was then turbulent with protests. This outrage was against all kinds of discrimination.
The students and the public present over there were vocal against state and institutional discrimination. The fire of anger against all oppression and discrimination was burning in Selim's chest. He believed that equal opportunities and justice must be ensured at every level of society. Defying all fears, he joined the rally.
At around 5 pm, when the movement became more heated, the police, the pet force of the then government, opened fire to disperse the protesters. The bullet hit Selim's right arm. The bullet pierced his body and exited through. His comrades quickly took him to the Alok Hospital, but the on-duty doctor declared him dead at 6 pm.
Shaheed Selim's professional life was difficult. Yet he kept the wheel of livelihood safe in his ribs. Selim's death marked the beginning of a dark chapter in his family. Because, as the sole breadwinner, he was engaged in the struggle to make his family happy until his death. Shaheed Selim used to take care of his family and elderly parents, living in the village with his sole income. The family has become helpless due to his sudden death.
After Selim's death, his family is shocked. His wife Asma is almost petrified with grief. Children Kulsum, Shaon and 3-year-old little Arian are unable to bear the grief of losing their father. The innocent Arian is constantly looking for his father.
Selim's body was handed over to the family three hours later. The first funeral was held in Dhaka. After the second funeral on the morning of July 20, he was buried in his birthplace of Mymensingh. Selim's death is an irreparable loss not only for his family but for the entire nation. He proved with his own life that he not only fulfilled the responsibility of his family, but was also ready to stand by the young generation of the country in favor of justice.
Selim Ali Sek's life and death remind us all that rights are not established without struggle. It also reminds us how to sacrifice one's life unreservedly for the sake of justice. His infinite courage and sacrifice will inspire the next generation. Shaheed Selim is no longer with us, but his ideals and the spirit of struggle will forever remain indelible in the hearts of the nation.
Proposal
Selim Ali Sheikh's family has fallen into dire straits due to his death. His wife and children are living a very difficult life in a rented house in Dhaka. They may have to leave the rented house at any time. But they have no place to live in the village. They do not have any land to build a house as well. If a piece of land with a house is arranged for his family in the village, the family will have a place to live. Besides one-time financial assistance, the family will be benefited if the government takes the responsibility of providing educational cost of his youngest child.
Statements of relatives
The martyr's brother said, "I want justice for those who killed my brother."
Shawon, the martyr's garment worker son, said, "My father was a very good man. I have a sister and a younger brother. We have struggled like anything to run the family."
Aunt Nargis Begum said, "Selim was a very good man. He used to pray five times a day. People in the area have cried a lot for him."
Personal Profile of Shaheed Md. Selim Ali Sheikh at a glance
Full Name of the Martyr : Md. Selim Ali Sheikh
Date of Birth : 15-05-1988
Place of Birth : Mymensingh
Home District : Mymensingh
Occupation : Ferryman
Permanent Address : Village: Ashram Para, Union: Karua Para, Thana: Haluaghat, District: Mymensingh.
Current Address : House-7, C Block, Lane-18, Mirpur 10, Thana: Kafrul, District: Dhaka
Family Information
Father's Name: Kalim Uddin, Age: 82 years
Mother's Name: Mst. Sakina Begum, Age: 75 years
Monthly Income: 15000, Source of Income: Used to work as a hawker
Relationship with the Martyr: Son
Number of Family Members: 8
Special Family Information
Wife: Asma Khatun
Names of Children : 1. Kulsum, Age: 20 (Married), 2. Shawon, Age: 18 (Garment worker), 3. Arian, Age: Only 3 years
Place/Point/Area of Incident : Mirpur 10, Road No. 22
Assailants : Kafrul Police Station Police Force, Awami Terrorists and Helmet Force members (Chhatra League)
Time of Injury : July 19, 5 PM
Date and Time of Death, Place : July 19, 6 PM, Mirpur 10 Alo Hospital
Current Location of the Martyr's Grave : Mymensingh