Md. Hafizul Islam

Shaheed Hafizul Islam was born on October 14, 1999, in Naogaon village, Fulbaria Upazila, Mymensingh district. His father's name is Md. Shaheedullah, and his mother's name is Sujila Khatun. Hafizul Islam was married, and his wife's name is Aklima Akter Ankhi. They have a four-year-old daughter named Sumaiya Akter Labiba. Hafizul Islam was a garment worker by profession and worked in a garment factory in Mirzapur, Tangail.
How Hafizul Islam Became a Martyr:
In July, the entire country was turbulent due to the anti-discrimination student-people's movement. Students were protesting for quota reform. The government's reluctance to accept their demands intensified the movement. The autocratic government unleashed the police and Chhatra League on the students to quell this intense movement. On July 16, police shot and killed Abu Sayeed and five others. Since then, the student movement took on a more violent form, and the nine-point demands of the movement were reduced to one: ‘Sheikh Hasina's resignation.’
The call for movement echoed throughout the country. On August 4, 2024, one day before the final victory of the student-people's mass uprising, Hafizul Islam left his duty and went out on the street at 4:30 PM and spoke with his wife. The student-people's intense movement was going on in the streets. The Chhatra League and the police force had taken a position on one side to suppress them.
The procession was moving forward with slogans echoing in the air. Hafizul Islam was also over there. At that very moment, the police force and Chhatra League cadres opened fire on the student-people. Numerous bullets riddled Hafizul Islam's entire body. He collapsed on the spot and moments later fell into the lap of death.
After searching in hospitals, his bullet-ridden body was finally found at Kumudini Hospital in Mirzapur, Tangail. There were numerous bullet holes in his body. His ears, stomach, and right hand were shattered and bloodied by the bullets.
More Information About Shaheed Hafizul Islam:
Shaheed Hafizul Islam was an honest, devout, and dedicated person. He was the sole breadwinner of his family. His death has left the family helpless.
He was martyred on August 4 during the unprovoked attack by the police and the infamous Chhatra League on the student-people. After his martyrdom, a dark cloud descended on the family. Everyone was grief-stricken. His wife and daughter were speechless. They demand justice for Hafizul Islam's killers and demand financial assistance from the state.
Recommendations for Assistance to the Martyr's Family:
• Regular financial assistance is needed.
• To support the martyr’s wife and orphan child.
• His wife knows how to sew. She could be given a sewing machine.
Personal Information of the Shaheed at a Glance
Full Name: Hafizul Islam
Date of Birth: 14.10.1999
Place and Time of Martyrdom: Mirzapur, Tangail, August 4, 2024, approximately 5 PM
Type of Injury: He was shot all over the body
Assailant: Police and Chhatra League
Burial Place: Naogaon, Mymensingh
Profession: Garment Worker
Father: Md. Shaheedullah
Mother: Sujila Khatun
Permanent Address: Village: Naogaon, Thana: Fulbaria, District: Mymensingh
Wife and Children:
• Aklima Akter Ankhi (25), Housewife,
• One daughter, Sumaiya Akter Labiba (4)