Md. Ismail

"Martyr Ismail's Crime Was
That He Was a Charitable Man"
During times of crisis in the country, ordinary people stand up for the nation. Forgetting class, profession, religion, and race, everyone becomes a guardian of the country’s independence and sovereignty. Martyr Ismail was no exception. So, during the critical moments of the country's struggle, he joined the freedom-loving people on the streets. Martyr Ismail was a rickshaw driver by profession. His father's name was Mohammad Ibrahim Mia, and his mother was Safia Khatun. He was born on May 5, 1978, in the village of Nutanhati, Ujanchar Union, Bancharampur Upazila, Brahmanbaria District.
He grew up there before coming to Dhaka in search of work. In Dhaka, he lived in a rented hut with his family in the Badda Rampura area. He had two daughters and one son. His daughters were married, and his son was studying at a Quranic school. Apart from the homestead land in his village, he owned no other land. His wife was Lucky. Ismail Mia had studied until the 4th grade. On July 19, at around 5:30 PM, he was injured by gunfire from the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) forces of the oppressive regime. He was shot in the head and died on the spot, becoming a martyr.
Details of the Incident
Ismail from Brahmanbaria lived in Badda, Dhaka. He used to go out every day with his rented rickshaw. On July 19, he went out with his rickshaw, driven by the need to earn a living. On that day, there was a movement of students and the public against discrimination on the streets of Dhaka, including the Rampura-Demra Road. At this time, the police force started firing indiscriminately at the protesters from near the BTV building. Along with the police firing bullets and throwing tear gas, the Awami terrorist groups joined in. The law enforcement turned into a lethal force.
As Ismail was driving his rickshaw, he saw people lying around, injured and shot. Forgetting about himself, he stopped his rickshaw and started caring for the injured. He gave them water. The afternoon passed in this manner. Ismail took the initiative to send the injured to the hospital. At that moment, the bullet of the oppressive regime's forces roared. A bullet from the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) struck Ismail in the head. He fell to the ground and died on the streets of Rampura. On July 20, at 8 AM, after the funeral prayer in his ancestral village, he was buried in the family graveyard.
Family Status
At the time of his martyrdom, Ismail left behind his two daughters, one son, and wife. His daughters, Sanjida and Tanzila, were married. His son, Ramin, was a student at a Quranic school. In his village, he only owned the homestead land. He had no other property. In Dhaka, he lived in a makeshift house in the Rampura area. His family survived on his meager earnings. He was the only breadwinner in the family. Before his death, he had borrowed 50,000 Taka. He did not own a rickshaw and worked with a rented one.
Relatives' Comments
His wife, Lucky, describes him as the best person she had ever known.
His daughter, Sanjida, says, "My father was a kind-hearted man. He always kept track of us and took care of us. He was always polite and loving. Where can we find someone like our father? We demand justice for the killer of our father."
Proposals for Assistance:
Proposal 1:
A one-time grant should be given to the martyr’s family. After that, a monthly allowance should be arranged to support the family.
Proposal 2:
An education stipend should be provided for his children's education.
Medical allowances and free healthcare should be arranged.
Proposal 3:
A plot of land and a house should be allocated for his permanent residence in Dhaka.
Personal Information of the Martyr at a Glance
Name : Mohammad Ismail
Date of Birth : 05-05-1978
Father : Late Mohammad Ibrahim Mia
Mother : Late Safiya Khatun
Wife : Lucky, Children: Two daughters, one son
Education : 4th grade
Profession : Rickshaw driver
Permanent Address : Village: Notun Hati, Union: Ujanchar, Police Station: Bancharampur, District: Brahmanbaria
Current Address : Holding No. 6/11, Badda Ulon, Rampura, North City Corporation, Dhaka
Injury : Shot in the head
Assailant : BGB (Border Guard Bangladesh)
Time of Injury : July 19, 5:30 PM, Location: Rampura, Dhaka
Funeral and Burial : July 20, 2024, Night: 8:00 PM
Burial : Family graveyard in his ancestral village