Md. Shakil

Shaheed Md. Shakil was born on January 25, 2002, in the village of Sardarbari in Velumia Union of Chandrapur Upazila, Bhola District. His father was a farmer, and his mother was a housewife. Shakil lost his father at a young age; his mother is currently 70 years old. In a family of five members (two brothers and two sisters), financial hardship was their constant companion. But Shakil had an indomitable desire to do something for society. So, he focused on his studies from childhood.
Shakil's hardships continued from his childhood to the last day of his life. Due to financial difficulties in the family, he moved to Dhaka at the age of just 11. He moved into a small house in Mirpur 12, Pallabi, Dhaka, where the monthly rent was only 5,000 taka. He had to move to Dhaka with his mother and brother at a young age because there was no way to earn a living in the village, even though there was a tin hut. For livelihood, he had to do tuition and electrical work. His younger brother also worked in a factory in Dhaka. Their family somehow survived on the income of the two of them.
Even in such a situation, Shakil did not fall behind in his studies. He was admitted to the University of Development Alternative (UODA) in Dhaka. Education was the first step towards his dream. At that time, he entered student politics. He became a dedicated member of the Bangladesh Student Federation and started participating in the movement.
But many things in his life remained unfulfilled due to the bullets fired by the terrorist government's goons, Chhatra League and Jubo League. On August 4, 2024, an incident changed everything in Shakil's life. When Chhatra League and Jubo League were firing bullets like rain at Mirpur 10 Roundabout, the general students and the public became disoriented. Bullets were fired at the anti-discrimination student activists. Among them, a bullet pierced the chest of brave Shakil. His body was stained with blood. He was first taken to Islami Bank Hospital for treatment, but luck was not on his side. There was no doctor in the hospital. Meanwhile, Shakil was groaning in pain. In this situation, he was taken to Kurmitola Hospital but luck did not favor Shakil there either. Later, he was taken to Kurmitola Neuro Science Hospital. Finally, on August 7, at 3 pm, he said goodbye to his life.
Shakil's death cast a shadow of mourning over everyone's heart. His first funeral was held at the university, where teachers and classmates came to pay their last respects. After that, funeral prayers were held at Shaheed Minar and various other places. Finally, on August 8, he was laid to rest in Velumia. Shakil's life was a struggle, but he was a young man who fought to realize a dream. His contribution and struggle continue to inspire us today.
Personal Profile at a Glance
Full Name : Md. Shakil
Father's Name : Siddique
Mother's Name : Bibi Aisha (70)
Occupation : Student, Institution: University of Development Alternative, Honors 2nd Year
Family Members : 5, (1) Two elder sisters married, younger brother a general worker in a Punjabi factory
Monthly Family Income : 10,000 Taka
Permanent Address : Village-Sardarbari, Union-Velumia, Upazila-Chandrapur, District: Bhola
Current Address : House-2/A, Lane-1/B, Block D Mirpur 12, Thana Pallabi, District Dhaka
Assailant : Bullets fired by terrorist Chhatra League, Jubo League
Date of Death : August 7, Neuro Science Hospital at 3 PM
Grave : Buried in Velumia, Bhola
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