Abdul Aziz (Chan Mia)

Abdul Aziz was a young boy. His parents lovingly called him Chan Mia. He is a great soul who has written his name in the list of Shaheeds of the great revolution of '24. The courageous vitality of teenagers like Shaheed Chan showed the nation the way to new independence. Otherwise, the nation might have had to accept the shackles of subjugation.
In August 2024, faced with massive student and public protests, the oppressive Hasina government, which had plundered the country for 16 long years, was forced to resign. The general public of the country rejoiced at this resignation. The people, who had been subjected to oppression and deprived of freedom of speech for a long time, took to the streets with their families to celebrate this victory. People of all ages and professions were involved in this joyous procession. In the victory procession in Jessore city was a 16-year-old student named Abdul Aziz, also known as Chan Mia.
Abdul Aziz is affectionately called Chan Mia by his family, relatives, and neighbors. Eventually, this became his name. While his official name was Abdul Aziz, he was known to everyone as the beloved Chan Mia. Abdul Aziz was born on October 11, 2008, in Raypara village of Jessore Sadar Upazila. His father's name is Selim Sarkar, and his mother's name is Shiuli Sarkar. After his parents' divorce, Chan Mia and his elder brother Abdur Rahman Akash (17) were raised in the house of his maternal uncle, Joynul Sardar. Abdul Aziz was a student of Jessore Railway Government Primary School.
Family's Financial Condition
After the divorce of his parents, Chan Mia and his brother Akash (17) grew up in their maternal uncle's house. Both parents have remarried. The father lives in Raypara Colony after remarrying. The mother is living with her second husband. Their livelihood comes from the father's income as a bus helper and the maternal uncle's fish farming business. They do not have any ancestral land or property.
Description of the Incident of Martyrdom
On the day of the incident, August 5th, at around 11 am, Abdul Aziz participated in the victory procession with his elder brother Akash from Chachra Mor. While walking with the procession, Akash lost him in the crowd. In the afternoon, Abdul Aziz, out of curiosity, entered the Zabeer Hotel in the Chitra Mor area of Jessore and got trapped in a fire. He called his elder brother Akash and said, "Brother, I am trapped on the ninth (9th) floor. Please rescue me."
After receiving his younger brother's call, Akash went to the front of Zabeer Hotel with his uncle. Initially, the fire service personnel and later the local rescuers rescued many injured and dead, but Akash and their uncle could not find Chan Mia. After waiting all night on the 5th at the hospital and in front of Zabeer Hotel, they entered Zabeer Hotel again on the morning of the 6th and started searching themselves. During the search, he was found lying in a corner of a room on the 4th floor. His uncle identified him. Judging by his physical condition, it is believed that he died after a gas cylinder burst in that room on the 4th floor. After the funeral on August 6, he was buried in the local Rajbari graveyard.
Family's Expression
Abdul Aziz was very dear to his elder brother Akash. Akash says about him, "My brother loved me very much; he was always with me. Even that day (August 5), he went with me to the procession."
Shaheed's Profile at a Glance
Name : Abdul Aziz (Chan Mia)
Date of Birth : 11/10/2008
Professional Identity : Student, Railway Station Government Primary School, Jessore
Permanent Address : Village: Raypara, Union: Pourashova, Ward: 06, Thana: Sadar,
: District: Jessore
Father's Name : Selim Sarkar
Father's Profession and Age : Bus Supervisor, 48 years
Monthly Income : 10,000/- (approximately)
Mother's Name : Shiuli Begum
Mother's Profession and Age : Housewife, 36 years
Number of Family Members : 04 (four)
Elder Brother's Name : Abdur Rahman Akash (17)
Place of Incident : Zabeer Hotel, Chitra Mor, Jessore
Cause of Death : Died in a fire on the 4th floor of Zabeer Hotel
Time of Martyrdom : August 5, 2024, Afternoon
Current Location of
Shaheed's Grave : Rajbari Graveyard, Chachra, Jessore
Grave's Google Location : https://maps.app.goo.gl/rkgEU42unsi5dEsR8
Suggestions
1. Arranging a regular allowance for the Shaheed's family.
2. Arranging a small capital business for the elder brother Akash.