Lablu Mia

Shaheed Lablul Mia was born on January 11, 1980, in Mollattori village, Haragachh Union, Kaunia Police Station, Rangpur district, to father Md. Tayeb Ali and mother Mosa Laily Begum. His elderly parents worked as homemakers. Lablul Mia was a hawker by profession and was the sole breadwinner of his family. Driven by the need to support his family, he used to sell hardware items door-to-door, trying to meet his family’s needs.
How Lablul Mia Became a Martyr
In 2024, the quota reform movement took place in Bangladesh demanding the reform of the quota-based recruitment system in all types of government jobs. Thousands of mothers’ hearts were broken in this movement. Hundreds of orphaned bodies were concealed. The bodies of the martyrs were burnt by the police and league activists. Many students and citizens were injured. Due to the negligence of cruel doctors, many protesters died without receiving proper treatment. Some brutal doctors made cruel remarks that wounded even the hearts of educated people. When these atrocities reached their peak, many women, men, farmers, and workers, forgetting their differences, joined the movement. Among them was Shaheed Lablul Mia. On August 5, during the "Long March to Dhaka" program, at 1 PM, he joined the students. When the quota protestors’ processions approached Ganobhaban (the presidential residence), the puppet government ordered its loyal forces to stop the movement. During the "Long March to Dhaka," a clash occurred between police and protesters while trying to block the road in the Uttara Azampur area. The inhumane police force and tender mafia Awami League terrorists indiscriminately fired bullets. Many lives were lost, and Shaheed Lablul Mia was among them. He was injured by police bullets around 3 PM, with the bullet entering from the back of his head and exiting from the front. Risking his life, his friends took him to Crescent Hospital and informed his wife about his injury. Due to excessive bleeding, he passed away during treatment. On the next day, at 5:30 PM, Shaheed Lablul Mia was buried beside his home.
How Lablul’s Family is Doing
Shaheed Lablul Mia was the sole earning member of his family. He had two daughters and one son. His only son is physically ill. His elder daughter is married. Due to financial difficulties, the education of the younger two children is at risk of being discontinued. Mr. Lablul Mia’s family was going through many hardships. They are deeply mournful after his loss.
Memories Left Behind
Shaheed Lablul Mia was a very God-fearing person. He performed his prayers regularly and treated everyone well. He liked to stay with his family. Whenever he went around the area, he used to meet everyone and inquire about their well-being. His family and the locals remember him with sorrow.
At a Glance: Personal Information of the Martyr
Name Lablul Mia
Profession Hawker
Father’s Name Tayeb Ali
Mother’s Name Mosa Laily Begum
Time of Injury August 5, 2024, 3 PM
Date of Martyrdom August 5, 2024, 7 PM (Crescent Hospital, Uttara)
Permanent Address District: Rangpur, Police Station: Kaunia, Union: Haragachh, Village: Mollattori
Martyr’s Grave GPS Location 25°48'47.9" N 89°20'18.2" E