Md. Sadikur Rahman

Martyr Md. Sadikur Rahman was born on June 25, 1998, in Kalikabari village, Dhopauara police station, Mymensingh. His father, Abdul Latif (70), is now frail due to old age, and his mother, Fatema Khatun, is deceased. Maulana Sadikur Rahman, the father of two daughters, Ruhama (5) and Tasnuba (3), worked as an Imam and staff member at the Skyline Group factory. On August 5th, at six in the evening, police opened fire on a victory procession of students and the public protesting against discrimination. A bullet entered his abdomen near the navel and exited through his back. His friends admitted him to Enam Medical College Hospital. He embraced martyrdom here on August 7th at 12:30 pm while undergoing treatment.
Background of Martyrdom
With the flight of the murderer Hasina, the general public of this country was swept away by an overwhelming surge of emotion. A wave of joy touched the hearts of every person in this oppressed land. It was as if the beloved motherland of Bangladesh had been freed from thousands of years of debris. Every person in the country wanted to witness this memorable day. The jubilant masses took to the streets in happiness. Like other people, Maulana Sadikur Rahman also took to the streets. The devout Maulana had always been active against social injustice and discrimination. He also participated in the anti-discrimination student-public movement.
On August 5, 2024, at around six in the evening, he participated with his friends in a victory procession that was held in the Bypile area of Savar. The police force carried out a surprise attack on this victory procession. This police attack was reckless and violent. The entire area became terrified by the gunfire. A bullet fired at the protesters entered Maulana Md. Sadikur Rahman's abdomen near the navel and exited through his back. His friends quickly took him to Enam Medical College Hospital with the help of people nearby. Maulana Sadikur Rahman was immediately admitted to the hospital. Doctors said his condition was critical.
From August 5th until his death on August 7th, he was under close observation at Enam Medical Hospital. Doctors tried their best but could not improve his condition. Sadikur's injuries were so severe that his internal organs were seriously damaged. Finally, after struggling with death for two days, he passed away on August 7, 2024, at 12:30 pm. He was buried in his village's family Graveyard.
Reactions of Friends and Relatives After the Martyr's Death
Martyr Sadikur Rahman was an extremely honest, fearless, and devout person. This man was known to everyone for his responsibility and morality. Despite a low salary, he never neglected his elderly father, wife, and two daughters. Through hard work, sacrifice, and within his limited income and capacity, he managed his family as well as possible. His love and sense of responsibility for his family were boundless. The martyr's elderly father and wife want a proper investigation and trial of this murder. His death cast a shadow of mourning over the entire area.
Special Information of the Martyr's Family
Martyr Md. Sadikur Rahman was an Imam and staff member of the Skyline Group factory. He has two young daughters. His father is unable to work. He used to manage the expenses of his elderly father, wife, and children with his small salary. After his death, the family has fallen into serious financial hardship. The elderly father, wife, and two young daughters have no reliable source of income. The family is living in terrible uncertainty.
What Needs to be Done for the Martyr's Family
1. The martyr's family needs one-time financial assistance.
2. Educational scholarships should be provided to the martyr's two daughters.
3. Housing should be built for the martyr's family, and a monthly allowance should be provided for his elderly father.
Personal Information of the Shaheed at a Glance
Name: Martyr Md. Sadikur Rahman
Date of Birth: June 25, 1998.
Father's Name: Abdul Latif (70)
Mother's Name: Deceased Mosammat Fatema Khatun
Permanent Address: Village: Kalikabari, Union: 1 No. Dakshin Charuarpara, Police Station: Dhopauara, District: Mymensingh.
Present Address: Kalikabari, 1 No. Dakshin Charuarpara, Dhopauara, Mymensingh
Place of Injury: Bypile, Savar, Dhaka
Time of Injury: August 5, 2024
Time and Place of Martyrdom: August 7, 12:30 PM, Enam Medical Hospital, Dhaka
Cause of Martyrdom: Police bullet
Martyr's Graveyard: Kalikabari, Maijpara, Dhopauara, Mymensingh