Md Rezaul Karim

The Blood-Stained Boy
The Story of Martyr Mohammad Rezaul Karim
A Spark of Courage. A Cry of Protest. A Baptism of Fire.
Serial: 776
ID: Dhaka City: 135
Martyr’s Identity
In a narrow alley of old Dhaka, at house number 39, Mirhajirbagh, Jatrabari, lived a young boy with vast dreams. His name: Mohammad Rezaul Karim.
His father, Md. Al-Amin Mir, was an electrician by trade, and his mother, Rashida Begum, a homemaker. The family survived on a meager monthly income of 20,000 BDT, yet their dreams for their children were worth more than any wealth. Among their three children, Rezaul was their only son—their guiding hope, the one they believed would one day light the way forward.
Born on February 1, 2009, in the heart of Dhaka, Rezaul’s life was as clear and sacred as verses from the Qur’an. A student of class 7 at Mirhajirbag Adarsha High School, he was also pursuing Hifz studies, having memorized 7 paras of the Qur’an. He was balancing religious and worldly education with maturity beyond his years.
Family and Early Life
Rezaul’s two sisters were Fatematuz Zohra, a class twelve student at Badrunnesa College, and Tanjila Akhter, a fourth grader. Despite financial hardship, the family was rich in love and purpose. In Rezaul’s heart bloomed a nest of wide dreams—modest in material life, yet ambitious in hope.
Prelude to Revolution: The Political Climate of 2024
By mid-2024, a storm of unrest swept through Bangladesh. The authoritarian regime’s repression, injustice, and attack on freedoms pushed people to the edge. Citizens—students, workers, day laborers—rose up in protest. Dhaka's streets, especially in Jatrabari, Gazipur, Shyamoli, and Motijheel, simmered like a field of gunpowder, ready to ignite.
Schools were often closed. The state trembled in fear while the youth led with courage. Rezaul, too, was a son of this uprising. When schools closed, he helped his father at work or his mother at home—but his heart belonged to a higher cause: a Bangladesh free from injustice. At times, he would secretly join protests with his friends—eyes filled with resolve, heart rooted in ideals.
The Day a Boy’s Name Was Etched into History
On August 4, 2024, at 2:30 PM, Rezaul told his mother, “I’m going out to meet some friends.” Perhaps he knew, in his heart, that today’s path would be different. Dhaka’s Kutubkhali Toll Plaza was aflame with protest. Police fired tear gas, rubber bullets, and even live rounds on unarmed demonstrators. At 7:30 PM, a call came from an unknown number to Rezaul’s home. His mother, Rashida Begum, answered, only to hear: “Your son Rezaul has been shot. We are taking him to Dhaka Medical.” Then the call cut off. As she frantically tried to call back, a passerby confirmed the location: Rezaul had been shot near Jatrabari Thana, close to Kutubkhali Toll Plaza. By 8:00 PM, Rezaul succumbed to his injuries. The bullet had torn through his chest, and with it, he passed into a new horizon—where martyrs rest and history remember.
A Family’s Grief and Memories
When Rezaul’s body returned home, his mother broke into cries: “My son! My pure child! He only memorized the Qur’an… He only stood for what’s right!” His father, Md. Al-Amin, who has knee problems, collapsed to the ground in silence, unable to speak. His grandmother, Mosammat Rasheda Begum, recalled: “He never said a rude word… He wouldn’t eat without inviting me. Who will call me ‘Dadi’ now?” That family’s only son is no more. Income has dropped—his father can no longer concentrate on work. His mother weeps silently for days. Every corner of their home cries out his absence.
The Final Resting Place
Today, Rezaul lies buried in Jurain Cemetery. But that grave does not only hold a lifeless body—it carries a generation’s conscience, a family’s dream, a nation’s awakening. Passersby pause and whisper, “He was only a boy… yet the state feared him.”
The Final Truth: A Nation’s Mirror
Mohammad Rezaul Karim is not just a boy in our eyes—he is a mirror to our collective conscience. His sacrifice proves that courage does not depend on age. When the state guns down the innocent, martyrs like Rezaul rise as the echoes of history. One Rezaul’s death gives birth to a hundred more. We say: “It is your blood that brings us dawn; it is you who wake us from slumber.” If one person, standing before Rezaul’s grave, vows to stand against injustice, then his death was not in vain. A child faced the state. A boy defied bullets for truth.
A family lost a son— But a nation gained a martyr. He wrote history not with tears, but with bravery.
A Pledge in His Name
“Let no other Rezaul fall to bullets. May every young Rezaul carry the flag of truth.
Or the future will falter.” This tribute is not just a eulogy for Rezaul Karim. It is a witness, a declaration, a certificate—that a boy once showed us what courage truly means.
Proposal
“The Blood-Stained Boy: The Story of Martyr Mohammad Rezaul Karim” is more than a biography—it is a voice against injustice, a flame of resistance, a call to our collective conscience. History bears witness: the brightest lights often burn in the hands of the youngest. Rezaul was that light. With his warm blood, he illuminated the path for a repressed nation’s future. His life and martyrdom teach us: Courage has no age. Protest is never silent. And martyrs never fade—they stand beside every just cause. This memorial writing is a dedication to Rezaul Karim, so we remember where we came from, what we lost, and why we must rise again. May his sacrifice continue to teach, to inspire, and to stir our conscience—so that no other mother mourns, and no other injustice stands unchallenged.
Key Recommendations
1. Provide sustainable employment for the martyr’s father.
2. Offer educational scholarships for both of Rezaul’s sisters.
3. Arrange monthly or one-time financial assistance for the family.
At-a-Glance Profile
Field Details
Full Name Mohammad Rezaul Karim
Date of Birth 01 February 2009
Place of Birth Dhaka
Profession Student
School & Grade Mirhajirbag Adarsha High School, Class 7
Address House-39, Mirhajirbag, Jatrabari, Dhaka
Religious Achievement Memorized 7 Paras of the Qur’an
Father Md. Al-Amin Mir, Electrician, Age 49
Mother Rashida Begum, Homemaker, Age 40
Monthly Family Income BDT 20,000
Siblings Two sisters:
Fatematuz Zohra (20), Class 12, Badrunnesa College
Tanjila Akhter (12), Class 4, Mirhajirbag Adarsha High School
Place of Incident Kutubkhali Toll Plaza
Cause of Death Bullet fired by police
Date & Time of Injury 04 August 2024, 7:30 PM
Date & Time of Death 04 August 2024, 8:00 PM
Burial Location Jurain Cemetery, Dhaka