Md. Jasim

Today the father who lost
his child is lost himself
Md. Jasim was born on November 28, 1989 in Dhaka. His father's name is Jahir and mother's name is Firoza Begum. Jasim, the father of one child, was an auto-rickshaw driver by profession. He had to shoulder the responsibility of his mother and younger brother as his father died in his childhood. As a result, he was not fortunate enough to study. Shaheed Jasim was polite and humble since childhood. He had a reputation as a prayerful and pious person.
The Event of Martyrdom
July 21, 2024 - It was a Sunday. The country was experiencing a complete shutdown as part of the anti-discrimination student movement. The authoritarian government had imposed a curfew. The situation across the country was tense. The actions of the police and the Awami terrorist groups caused widespread insecurity among the people. Yet, this did not stop Martyr Jasim from going to the mosque.
A key point of the student movement was Jatrabari, where Jasim went to the Shahi Mosque at Goalbari Mor for Maghrib prayer. After the prayer, as the worshippers were leaving the mosque, police, student league, and youth league activists, who were lying in wait, suddenly began firing at them. Jasim was shot and fell to the ground, succumbing to his injuries at the scene.
The news of Jasim's martyrdom brought deep sorrow to his family, relatives, friends, and neighbors. His sudden death was something no one could come to terms with. After his funeral prayer, he was laid to rest at the Dhania Panchayat Graveyard.
Family's Statement/Feelings
"There was no enmity between Jasim and anyone in the area. He was always cheerful. I have never seen him misbehave with anyone."
— Hira Akter (Martyr's Sister-in-law)
Family Situation
Martyr Md. Jasim was the sole breadwinner of his family. He earned an average of 500 BDT daily by driving an auto-rickshaw. With his death, his wife has fallen into financial hardship. Jasim had a son, Ahmed Nayan (20), who is now working in a food delivery service and trying to support the family.
Recommendations
• Permanent housing
• Employment for his son
Information about the Martyr at a glance
Martyr's full name : Md. Jasim
Born : November 28, 1989, Dhaka
Martyr's profession : Auto-rickshaw driver
Father : Jahir (deceased)
Mother : Firoza Begum (60)
Wife : Housewife
Permanent and current address : House No. 570, Dania Bazar, Kadamtali, Dhaka
Martyr's child : 1 son, Jiban Ahmed Nayan (20), Food delivery man