Md. Yusuf Mia

"The Martyr's Body Lay
Upon the Street"
Hasina has fled. The nation is now liberated from fascism. A wave of jubilation sweeps across the country. Everyone has returned home, except for Md. Yusuf Mia. He will never return. He was martyred by the bullets of the autocratic Hasina's police. Md. Yusuf Mia was a secondhand mobile phone trader. His only sister, Ikra, is a third-grade student. His family is financially disadvantaged. His father is a day laborer, who ekes out a living by driving a rickshaw.
escription of the Incident of Martyrdom
On August 5th, Shaheed Yusuf, much like Mugdh, scripted a page in history. Mugdh and his comrades had taken to the battlefield unarmed, yet they were warriors serving their fellow fighters. Md. Yusuf was one such warrior.
He expressed his intent to join the war to liberate the nation from fascism. The streets at that time were ablaze with the impassioned movement of students and citizens protesting against discrimination. On August 5th, Yusuf left his home, venturing into the streets to join the anti-discrimination student movement. He told his mother that he would be providing water to the students participating in the movement. He bid farewell to his mother and wife, as if to see his beloved wife for the last time.
That afternoon, when Sheikh Hasina fled the country, the public erupted in jubilation. As evening approached, people began returning to their homes, one by one. However, Yusuf had not yet returned. His family, filled with anxiety, began searching for him. Eventually, they found his lifeless body lying on the road to Dhanmondi 32. The police, BGB, and Awami League thugs were relentless, continuing to fire at the demonstrators. Dhanmondi had transformed into a heated battleground, with one side armed and the other unarmed. Police were firing, BGB were firing, and Awami League goons were firing. The innocent Yusuf fell victim to police bullets, his body left lying on the street, unnoticed.
He was killed on the spot by the assassin police bullets. The impact of the bullet caused his wound to burn. In the evening, his family set out to find Yusuf, only to discover his body lying unclaimed. Upon closer inspection, they realized it was their own son.
He liberated the country with his sacred blood. The nation attained democracy, and autocracy was banished. Yusuf's family brought his body home, and he was laid to rest in Azimpur Graveyard after a funeral prayer on August 6th.
Neighbor's Feelings
According to his neighbor, Rafiqul Islam, Shaheed Md. Yusuf Mia was a gentleman, humble and polite. He was altruistic and hardworking, never treating anyone poorly. Yusuf Mia was born into a poor family, but his heart was rich and vast. For those whose hearts are filled with patriotism, poverty is insignificant. Yusuf was one of the great heroes of the battlefield, sacrificing himself for the nation. Conversations with other neighbors revealed that he was a sociable and friendly person.
Family Conditions
Yusuf was born into a poor family and lived in a rented house. He had a happy family life with his parents, wife, and children. His father is a rickshaw puller. After his martyrdom, his wife has been living with his parents. They had a child who died at the age of one and a half months.
Personal Information of the Shaheed at a Glance
Name : Md. Yusuf Mia
Date of Birth : June 9, 2026
Father : Md. Asad
Mother : Mosammat Sathi
Permanent Address : Bou Bazar, Hazaribagh, Dhaka
Current Address : House 39/1, Bou Bazar, Hazaribagh, Dhaka
Occupation : Secondhand Mobile Phone Trader
Circumstances of Martyrdom : Killed by police gunfire at Dhanmondi 32
Date : August 5th, body found on the street
Burial Place : Azimpur Graveyard
Recommendations:
1. Provide financial assistance to his wife.
2. Offer a monthly stipend to the martyr's father.
3. Provide capital for starting a business.
4. The government could cover the educational expenses of his sister.
5. Provide medical allowances to the family members.