Md. Mizanur Rahman

Martyr Md. Mizanur Rahman was born on August 25, 1987, in Velamari village, Milon Bazar Union, Madarganj Thana, Jamalpur District. His father, Osman Gani, is a vegetable vendor, and his mother, Jayeda Begum, is a homemaker. Martyr Mizanur Rahman had three brothers and two sisters. The married Mizanur Rahman was a father of one son and one daughter. The children are studying. He was a shoe businessman by profession. His wife is a garment worker. On August 5, 2024, when he went to the roof to watch the victory procession, he was shot on the roof by indiscriminate police firing. He passed away on August 6 at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
Context of Martyrdom
Shaheed Md. Mizanur Rahman went to the roof to watch the victory procession. While he was on the roof, indiscriminate police firing hit him below the abdomen. Then, his family rushed him to various hospitals. Later, he was shown to a doctor at Shyamoli Doctors Point. After keeping him in the ICU for a day, the doctors referred him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. On August 6, 2024, his family members took him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. After the operation, Mizanur Rahman developed anemia and later died at 3:30 PM. As the hospital authorities delayed in issuing the death certificate, Mizan's family left with Martyr Mizan's body for their village home around 10:30 PM and reached home at 3:30 AM. The next day, on August 7, 2024, the martyr's funeral was held at 10:00 AM.
Feelings of Relatives After Martyrdom
Martyr Mizanur Rahman was very responsible towards his family, and he provided financial support to his parents and brothers along with his children. The martyr's younger brother, Md. Rashidul Islam, said, "On August 5, Martyr Mizanur Rahman was seriously injured by the bullets of the murderous police instigated by the fascist government. Later, he died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Why was he killed? Why did the police kill him? He was innocent. He did not commit any crime. Why did the police kill him? Who will take care of our elderly father and sick mother now? Who will take care of his young children? We want justice from the government for this murder." The martyr's maternal cousin, Morshed Ahmed, said, "Mizanur Rahman's family is in financial crisis due to his death. We want a proper investigation and trial of his murder. The government should stand by his family so that Mizan's family can lead a normal life."
Special Information of the Martyr's Family
Martyr Md. Mizanur Rahman was a shoe businessman. His wife is a garment worker. His sick father occasionally runs a vegetable business. Two brothers, Zahidul Islam (32), are unemployed, and Rashidul Islam (26), is a mobile mechanic. His son, Shuvo (14), is a seventh-grade student at Haji Syed Khan School and College, and his daughter, Mini Akter (7), is a student at Jannatul Nisa Girls' Madrasa. Shaheed Mizanur Rahman lived with his wife and children in a rented house in Ashulia. They do not have a house in the village. Currently, their family is supported by his wife's income.
Personal Information of the Shaheed at a Glance
Name: Md. Mizanur Rahman
Father: Md. Osman Gani
Mother: Jahanara Begum
Date of Birth: August 25, 1987
Permanent Address: Village: Velamari, Union: Milon Bazar, Thana: Madarganj, District: Jamalpur
Present Address: Uttar Gazir Chat, Munshibari, Bypail Ashulia, Dhaka
Place of Injury: Bypail house roof, Ashulia
Time of Injury: August 5, 3:00 PM
Time and Place of Martyrdom: August 6, 3:30 PM, Dhaka Medical College Hospital
Killed by: Murderous police
Martyr's Graveyard: Velamari, Milonbazar, Madarganj, Jamalpur.
Actions for the Martyr's Family
1. The martyr's family needs a residence.
2. Scholarships should be arranged for the martyr's children.
3. Financial assistance may be provided to the martyr's elderly and sick parents.