Md. Monsur Mia

"He sacrificed his lonely life and left,
the lonely Sherpa Monsur Mia"
Shaheed Md. Monsur Mia was an outspoken opponent of prejudice and social injustice. The most appealing feature of Shaheed Monsur's personality is his social and political activism in support of justice and truth without endorsing any political party. On November 3, 1981, Monsur Mia was born in Dhaka's Basila neighborhood of Mohammadpur. Khairun Nesa is his mother's name, and Eklal Mia is his father. With his wife and one kid, Mamun Imam Rimon (10), Monsur Mia enjoys a happy family. Child Rimon attends the madrasa's Ampara section. He was employed at a pump in his professional life.
Description of the family's economic condition
The family's only provider was Shaheed Monsur. He lived apart from his family even though he owned a mansion on ancestral land at 23/02 Basila, Mohammadpur. He made his living as a pump mechanic prior to his sacrifice. His wife and lone child are afraid of an unknown future because the family's sole provider has passed away and they have no other means of support.
Overall description of the martyrdom incident
In July 2024, the movement led by the anti-discrimination students and the public gradually gained momentum. Gradually, the participation of people of all classes and professions, including students, farmers, laborers, hawkers, and businessmen, increased. At the same time, attacks and assaults by the police-BGB-RAB and the armed terrorist activists of the autocratic Awami League government increased. The students and the public continued their spontaneous protest on the streets, ignoring the threats of murder and disappearance.
In this situation, the anti-discrimination student leaders announced a 'Complete Shutdown' on Thursday, July 18. On Friday, July 19, 2024, at around 6:30 pm, a tragic incident took place in the south-east direction of the Basila Bridge in Mohammadpur, Dhaka. RAB members, along with armed terrorists, jointly started firing at the unarmed protesting students and the public. Shaheed Monsur Mia was shot there. Eyewitnesses at the scene said that along with RAB, members of the local Awami League and Jubo League were involved in the attack. The matter created tension in the area.
His siblings and cousins rescued the injured Monsur Mia immediately after the tragedy, and at approximately 8:00 p.m., they transported him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. His health worsened there, and the medical staff sent him to the intensive care unit (ICU). While receiving treatment, Monsur Mia was martyred the following day, on Saturday, July 20, at approximately 3 p.m. Around 8:00 p.m., the funeral took place at Basila's Rose Garden. Many of his well-wishers and admirers participated in the funeral. Colleagues and locals expressed their sorrow over his passing and called for justice for those responsible for this heinous murder. Shaheed Monsur Mia was laid to rest in the Rayer Bazar Intellectuals' Graveyard following the funeral.
Statements/feelings of close relatives and friends about the martyr
Shaheed Md. Monsur Mia previously lived in a house built on his ancestral property. Several sources said that there was a family dispute over the property.
Social position of the martyr:
Shaheed Monsur Mia has participated in a number of social causes. He did not directly belong to any political party, but he was always outspoken in his calls for justice and the abolition of social prejudice. He gained a special place of esteem in the community for his social activities and political activism. Many Obituary participants participated in his Janazah, or funeral prayer.
Personal information of the martyr at a glance
Full Name : Shaheed Md. Monsur Mia
Date of Birth : 03/11/1981
Place of Birth : Basila, Mohammadpur, Dhaka
Father's Name : Md. Eklal Mia
Mother's Name : Khairun Nesa (deceased)
Profession : Pump Mechanic
Monthly Income : Approximately 20,000/- Taka
Number of Family Members : 03 (three) people
Details of the Martyr's Child : Name: Mamum Imam (Rimon), Age: 10 years, Education: Ampara (Madrasa)
Assailants : RAB and Awami League-Jubo League
Place of Incident : Basila, Mohammadpur, Dhaka
Time of Injury : July 19, 2024, 8 PM
Date of Death : July 20, 2024, 3 PM
Place of Death : Dhaka Medical College Hospital
Graveyard : Rayerbazar Intellectuals' Graveyard
Proposals for assistance
Housing for residence is needed
Cooperation is needed to cover the educational expenses of the child