Md. Sohag Mia

Md. Sohag Mia was born on August 1, 2008, in Barokhhapan village, Kamalakanda police station, Netrokona. Martyr Md. Sohag Mia's father, Shafayet Hossain, is a farmer by profession. His mother, Shamla Akter, is a homemaker. Sohag used to drive a rickshaw with his father in Dhaka city. He was the eldest of four siblings. His sister, Suma Akter, is a 12th-grade madrasa student, and his younger brother and sister are Mahadi Hasan (9) and Sohagi Akter (5). On Friday, July 19, 2024, he joined the anti-discrimination student movement. He was injured by pellets fired by the police force loyal to the fascist Hasina government. A bullet entered through his ear and exited through the back of his head. Due to severe bleeding and brain damage, he died on the spot.
Context of Martyrdom
The anti-discrimination student movement started a nationwide mass movement. The government was overwhelmed by protests, rallies, Bengali blockades, and complete shutdowns. The government imposed a curfew to suppress this movement. It is not possible to leave the house during a curfew, but hunger does not stop. That is why working people come out on the streets to buy two handfuls of rice, defying all realities. Md. Sohag Mia was the child of a family that lived from hand to mouth. He went out with his rickshaw, risking his life amidst the movement and struggle.
On Friday, July 19, 2024, after the Friday prayers, at four in the afternoon, he was caught in a surprise attack by the police. In front of Farazi Hospital in Notun Bazar, Dhaka, among numerous pellets, a bullet hit his ear, and he died shortly afterward. Shaheed Sohag Mia passed away, leaving his family in a sea of sorrow.
Reactions of the Martyr's Relatives
Although Martyr Md. Sohag Mia was 15 years old, he was the eldest child in the family. His family cannot accept his death in any way. He left the capital Dhaka in grief and returned to the village. They are barely surviving by farming. They want justice for their son's murder. They demand the speedy trial of their son's killers and state honors for him. Considering the father's financial condition, they want the government to assist them.
Special Information About the Martyr's Family
Their family consists of six members: parents and four siblings. Md. Sohag Mia was the eldest. He was only 15 years old. Due to financial hardship, he used to drive a rickshaw with his father. Among the younger siblings, Suma Akter (12), Mahadi Hasan (9), and Sohagi Akter (5) are studying. Father Shafayet Hossain came to Dhaka city in search of livelihood. He does not want to live in the city that took his son away. So, he has returned to the village with his family. To survive, he has taken up farming despite being ill.
Personal Information of the Shaheed at a Glance
Name : Md. Sohag Mia
Father : Md. Shafayet Mia
Mother : Mosammat Shamla Akter
Date of Birth : August 1, 2008
Permanent and
Current Address : Village: Barokhhapan, Union: Barokhhapan, Thana: Kamalakanda, District: Netrokona
Place of Injury : Notun Bazar 100 feet, in front of Farazi Hospital, Dhaka
Time of Injury
and Martyrdom : July 19, 2024, 4:30 PM
Cause of Martyrdom : Police
Martyr's Graveyard : His own village, Netrokona
Actions to be Taken for the Martyr's Family
1. Provide one-time financial assistance to the martyr's family.
2. Arrange scholarships for the martyr's siblings.