Shakil

Martyr Shakil is a young man from Kazira Bad village in Lalmohan Upazila of Bhola district, who lived in Basila Garden City, Dhaka. He was born on June 3, 2002. Shakil's father is Dalil Uddin and mother is Sokanur. His father passed away in July 2020. The martyr's mother is a housewife and is 60 years old.
Family Condition
After Shaheed Shakil's father died, his brothers brought him to Dhaka. Here, they enrolled him in a madrasa. Later, he joined hotel work. His monthly income from this work was 6000 taka. Shakil's family members include five brothers and nine sisters. They have almost no land at home. Shaheed Shakil's relationship with his mother was deep, and his sense of responsibility towards his family was noticeable. From this, it can be understood that Shaheed Shakil was a struggling young man from an ordinary family, who was always trying to improve his life.
Background of the Movement
The anti-discrimination student movement in Bangladesh in 2024, known as the "July Revolution," is marked as a landmark event in the country's history. Sixteen years of Awami League's misrule, abuse of power, and socio-political discrimination created intense public anger within the nation. Economic inequality, the dilapidated state of the education system, and the deprivation of democratic rights gradually fueled resentment among the youth.
In July 2024, this anger reached its peak when the student community took to the streets together. Their demand was to establish just rights at all levels of society, restore democratic values, and ensure equality in education and employment. The movement was intensely organized and led by young student leaders from various universities.
The movement initially started with the students' "quota reform" movement, which quickly gained support from people from all walks of life. Initially, the government took strict measures to suppress the movement, but this only caused the movement to spread further. People from various levels of society—workers, farmers, teachers, and professionals—joined this movement. By July, this movement took the form of a nationwide revolution, which is why it is known as the "July Revolution."
One of the notable aspects of the July Revolution was the active role of young people in its leadership and the use of technology. Social media played a big role in disseminating information about the movement and organizing public support. The autocratic Hasina government also engaged in the heinous act of disconnecting communication through "internet crackdowns." This revolution was not just a political resistance; it was an awakening initiative for structural change in society.
In the context of this movement, the general public lost faith in the ruling party, and the demand for political change became stronger. Although the movement took some time to successfully reach its desired goals, it set a new precedent for the country's democratic revival and the fight against discrimination. Therefore, the "July Revolution" created a new chapter in Bangladesh's political history, which will remain a source of inspiration for future generations.
How He Became a Martyr
The throne of the autocratic Hasina's power shook with the slogans and roars of the revolutionary students and people. Facing the wrath of the freedom-loving people, the bloodthirsty killer Hasina was forced to flee the country to India on August 5.
The anger that had built up around the "quota reform" movement gradually turned into a mass movement. At various stages of the movement, there were repeated clashes between the then-fascist government's pet police force and the innocent, unarmed, freedom-loving people; indiscriminate massacres were carried out using firearms. Shakil, a fearless and brave warrior for the realization of rights, joined the movement.
Friday, July 19. After the Juma prayers, the murderous police and Awami terrorist forces attacked the protesting students and people in Basila, Mohammadpur. The entire area turned into a battlefield in an instant. In one stage of the clash, Shakil was seriously injured by police bullets. Later that day, after Juma prayers, Shakil died. His martyrdom inspired the country's youth with a fighting spirit and created intense anger towards the government's repressive actions.
Statement of a Close Relative About the Martyr
Shakil's uncle, Md. Shafiullah, said about him, "Shakil was a hardworking and religious young man. He regularly prayed and studied in the madrasa and also helped the family by doing small jobs. Losing a son like him is an irreparable loss for us."
Shaheed Shakil's martyrdom has awakened a new consciousness among the country's young generation, which will remain memorable in the history of the anti-discrimination movement. Shakil's sacrifice will remain a symbol of inspiration for his family, friends, and the entire nation.
Personal Information of the Shaheed at a Glance
Name : Shakil
Date of Birth : 01/08/2002
Profession/Designation : Hotel Worker
Permanent Address: Village : Kazirabad, Post: Titia, Union: Badarpur, Upazila: Lalmohan,
: District: Bhola
Current Address : House/Neighborhood: Basila, Area: Garden City, Thana: Basila,
: District: Dhaka
Father's Name : Dalil Uddin
Mother's Name : Sokanur, Mother's Profession: Housewife, Mother's Age: 60 years
Brothers : 5
: Md. Miraj (45), Rickshaw Puller
: Md. Shahin (40), Rod Mason
: Md. Shamim (38), Hotel Employee
:, Md. Rakib (35), Hotel Employee
: Md. Shakil (19), Martyr
Sister : 1, Nurun Nahar (43), Married
Place of Incident : Basila, Mohammadpur, Dhaka, Attacker: Police
Time of Injury : July 19, 2024, after Juma prayers
Type of Injury : Gunshot wound
Date, Time
and Place of Death : July 19, 2024, after Juma prayers, Basila, Mohammadpur, Dhaka
Current Location of
the Martyr's Grave : Chg32+G84
Proposals
• Arrange a regular monthly allowance for the martyr's mother.
• Provide housing arrangements.