Hafiz Md. Nasir Islam

Shaheed Hafiz Md. Nasir Islam (September 4, 2003 – July 20, 2024) was one of the martyrs of the mass uprising of 2024. He was born in Prannathpur village, under Kaunia Thana in Rangpur. Nasir Islam was the only son of garment businessman Md. Ashraful Islam (46) and homemaker Mosammat Nazma Akter (36). Besides him, the couple also has two daughters.
Siblings:
Nasir Islam had two younger sisters: Amena Khatun (16) and Achiya Moni (12). They are students of Metro School & College, studying in 8th and 6th grade, respectively.
Education:
Shaheed Nasir was a 1st-year Alim student at Ta’mirul Millat Kamil Madrasa (Tongi Branch). He completed his Hifz (memorization of the Quran) in 2019 from Tanzeemul Ummah Madrasa (Uttara Branch).
Incident of Martyrdom
On July 20, 2024, in the afternoon, he was shot in front of Gazipura Asia Pump during a demonstration. His fellow protesters rushed him to Kurmitola General Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Family's Financial Condition
His father, Md. Ashraful Islam, is a garment businessman, and the family owns two acres of agricultural land.
How He Was Martyred
On July 20, students of Ta’mirul Millat Kamil Madrasa (Tongi Campus) gathered near Gazipura Asia Pump, chanting slogans and starting a protest march. Suddenly, the police opened fire on the procession. At around 3:30 PM, a bullet struck Nasir Islam’s chest.
His fellow protesters immediately rushed him to Kurmitola General Hospital in Dhaka Cantonment. Despite medical efforts, he was pronounced dead at 5:50 PM, attaining martyrdom.
His Father’s Reaction
Nasir’s father, Md. Ashraful Islam, expressed his grief:
"I don’t know how many fathers are blessed with such a son. If he ever needed 200 Taka, he would ask for exactly that amount and would return any leftover money, even if it was just 5 or 10 Taka. I always tried to give him extra, but he was honest to the core. That day (July 20), at 5 PM, I received a call from a doctor using my son’s phone. He told me, ‘Your son has had an accident. Please come to Kurmitola Hospital immediately.’ I rushed there, but I never got to see my son’s face alive again. What was my son’s fault?"
At a Glance: Shaheed Hafiz Md. Nasir Islam
Name: Hafiz Md. Nasir Islam
Father: Md. Ashraful Islam
Mother: Mst. Nazma Akter
Occupation: Student
Date of Birth & Age: September 4, 2003 (21 years old)
Date of Injury & Martyrdom: July 20, 2024
Place of Martyrdom: Kurmitola General Hospital
Burial Site: Family graveyard in his native village
Permanent Address: Prannathpur, Shahidbagh, Kaunia Thana, Rangpur
Housing & Property Status: Family owns a homestead and two acres of agricultural land
Siblings: Two sisters (besides the martyr)
Recommendations
1. Monthly financial support can be provided to the martyr’s family.
2. Educational expenses of the martyr’s sisters can be taken care of.