Md. Rafiqul Islam

Martyr Md. Rafiqul Islam was born on March 13, 1993, in Dakbanglapara village, Hingron Roy, Kurigram. His father was the late Amir Hossain, and his mother, Rowshan Ara, is a garment worker. Shaheed Rafiqul Islam was the elder of two brothers. His father passed away when he was seven years old. He used to support his family by driving a rickshaw in Genda, Savar. His younger brother, Ramzan Ali, is also a rickshaw puller.
On August 5, 2024, Shaheed Md. Rafiqul Islam went out to watch the victory procession. At 4:00 PM, when the police fired at the victory procession, a bullet hit him. He was critically injured on the spot. When the injured Rafiqul Islam was taken to Enam Medical College Hospital, he passed away at 7:30 PM.
Context of Martyrdom
Shaheed Rafiqul Islam was a representative of the marginalized community. Their life was a story of struggle and sacrifice. He grew up in poverty and hardship from an early age. His father passed away when he was seven years old. He had a younger brother. His homemaker mother had to enter the struggle for survival. As a garment worker, she worked hard to raise her two sons. Still, life was difficult. The younger brother chose the life of a rickshaw puller. Hoping for a change of fortune, Rafiqul Islam brought his mother to Genda, Savar, and started driving an auto-rickshaw. In between, he also got married.
On August 5th, when the killer Hasina fled, students in Savar took out a peaceful procession on the streets. Tensions between the police and students escalated and the situation went out of control. The protesters blocked the road and chanted slogans against the autocratic Hasina's murderous police. The police also fired to disperse the protesters. Rafiqul Islam was not directly involved in the movement. He had gone out to watch the victory procession at that time. At 4:00 PM, a bullet fired by the police hit him. He was taken to Enam Medical College Hospital. He passed away at 7:30 PM while undergoing treatment. After receiving the news of his death, his family went to the hospital and received Martyr Rafiqul Islam's body after spending 22,000 taka. He was later buried in the Banarer Para social graveyard in his village.
Special Information of the Martyr's Family
The martyr's mother, Rowshan Ara, is a garment worker. His younger brother, Md. Ramzan (25), is a rickshaw puller. The martyr's wife, Aisha Moni, is now a widow, she has memorized 11 paras of the Quran. She is currently staying at her father's house. The family, facing financial hardship, left Dhaka and returned to their village. They have started living permanently in Kurigram, building a small house on land received from their father.
 
Personal Information of the Shaheed at a Glance
Name: Md. Rafiqul Islam
Father: Late Amir Hossain
Mother: Rowshan Ara
Date of Birth: March 13, 1993
Permanent Address: Village: Dakbanglapara, Union: Hingron Roy, Kurigram Sadar, District: Kurigram
Present Address: Chapra Mosque, Genda, Savar, Dhaka
Place of Injury: Genda, Savar, Dhaka
Time of Injury: 4:00 PM
Time and Place of Martyrdom: August 5, 2024, 7:30 PM, Enam Medical College Hospital, Savar, Dhaka
Killed by: Murderous police force
Martyr's Graveyard: His own village, Banarer Para social graveyard
Actions for the Martyr's Family
1. The martyr's mother needs a house to be built for her.
2. Monthly financial assistance is needed for the mother.
3. The martyr's widow needs assistance.