Ramjan Ali

Ramjan Ali was the eldest son of Liton Mia and Monwara Begum from Nandipur village in Madanpur Union, Netrokona Sadar Upazila. In search of livelihood, he worked at Akij Group in Dhaka. The family has been left helpless after the loss of their only earning member, Ramjan. The quiet, silent home of Martyr Ramjan Ali. His mother, Monwara Begum, bursts into tears at the mere thought of her beloved son. Witnessing his wife’s tears, Ramjan’s father, Liton Mia, couldn't hold back his own tears either.
Incident Description
The father of Martyr Ramjan Ali describes the incident of his son's martyrdom, saying, "I heard that my son was shot around 9:30 AM. The incident took place in the Omar Ali Lane area of Rampura. After leaving home, he was shot in front of the 'Better Life Hospital' in Rampura. A while later, Ramjan’s maternal uncle called and I asked where he had been shot. He replied, 'I don't know, we are taking him to the hospital.' About half an hour later, he called again and said, 'Your son has died.' When I asked where he had been shot, he said, 'He was shot in the neck.' My wife and I were about to leave when we heard this news, and we both lost consciousness."
Trouble with the Body
Liton Mia, the father of Martyr Ramjan Ali, mentioned, "We faced a lot of hardship when trying to bring my son's body. After running around for hours, we spent 35,000 taka to bring his body home."
Funeral and Burial
Later, at midnight, Martyr Ramjan Ali's funeral prayer (Janaza) was held. After the Janaza, he was laid to rest for eternal sleep.
Family Situation
Shaheed Ramjan Ali worked in the sales department of the Akij Group. He was in a good position. Every month, he would give his father around 30,000 taka to cover the household expenses. The money was also used for the education of his two younger siblings. Without Ramjan, it has become impossible to continue the family expenses.
Statements Regarding the Martyr
On Thursday, July 18, at 8 AM, Monwara Begum spoke with her son Ramjan. During the conversation, Ramjan told his mother, "I will send money on Monday. The money will be used to pay off our debts. Whatever is left, use it for household expenses. Also, get some medicine worth 1,000 taka for yourself." In the evening at 5 PM, Ramjan called his younger brother Shahin and warned him not to attend any meetings or rallies. He also said,
"We are the children of poor people, why should we die on the street?"
Monwara Begum said, "My son warned his younger brother on Thursday evening, and even on Friday morning, my son died on the street."
When asked if she wanted justice for her son's death, she replied, "Who should I ask for justice? Who should I file a case against? I don't even know who have killed my son? Whether it was the police force or somebody else? So, how can I file a case? I don't want to get involved in any legal battle. If the government kindly helps me and arranges a job for my youngest son, maybe we can survive and eat something."
Statements Regarding the Martyr
Ramjan’s grandmother stated, "After bringing the body home, when I touched my brother’s face with my hand, it felt very soft. I repeatedly wanted to see the place where he was shot, but no one allowed me to see the bullet wound. Everyone said if I looked at it, I would die, so they didn’t let me see it."
Ramjan’s younger brother Shahin, who is a college student, said, "My relationship with my brother was very good. We had a friendship-like bond. He loved me a lot, and I always miss him deeply. It hurts a lot that he is no longer with us. We are suffering without him. I just can't accept that he is gone."
When asked about the victims who were shot during the anti-discrimination student movement in Dhaka, the recently retired Superintendent of Police from Netrokona, Md. Faiz Ahmed, said, "We have contacted the families of those who were killed during the anti-discrimination student movement in Dhaka and its surrounding areas. We have taken appropriate measures regarding what needs to be done from our side. The legal process for these incidents is ongoing."
Recommendations
1. Arrange a regular monthly allowance for the martyr's family.
2. Ensure that all educational expenses for the martyr's younger siblings are covered.
3. Additionally, arrange a job for the martyr's younger brother.
Martyr's Personal Information at a Glance
Name: Ramjan Ali
Profession: Job
Organization: Akij Group
Permanent Address, Village: Nandipur, Madanpur Union, Netrokona Sadar District
Family Information
• Father: Liton Mia
• Mother: Monwara Begum
• Siblings: 2
Incident Details
• Place of Incident: Better Life Hospital, Omar Ali Lane, Rampura, Dhaka
• Perpetrator: Police
• Time of Injury: July 19, 2024, 9:00 AM
• Type of Injury: Gunshot wound to the neck
• Date, Time, and Place of Death: July 19, 2024
• Current Burial Location of Martyr: His home village