Sajidur Rahman Omar

"I Will Become a Martyr,
I Will Sacrifice My Life for the Country"
The verdant, fertile village of Tetaiya in Bijoynagar is a place of natural beauty that captivates all who see it. This picturesque village, draped in a blanket of green, is located in Brahmanbaria District. Martyr Md. Sajidur Rahman Omar was born on February 3, 2003, into a respectable Muslim family in this remote village. His father, Mr. Shahjahan Ali, is a newspaper vendor, and his caring mother, Parvin Akter, is a homemaker. Sajid grew up witnessing the family's financial hardships. He was the youngest among two brothers and two sisters. From an early age, he vowed to play a significant role in supporting his family financially when he grew up.
Eventually, the martyr's parents left their homestead to provide their children with education in the capital city. Sajid was enrolled in Demra, Jamia Arabia Anwarur Rahmaniya Hafezi Madrasa, to receive religious education. Subsequently, he memorized the Holy Quran with distinction. The madrasa authorities then bestowed a turban upon Shaheed Sajidur Rahman Omar in the presence of thousands of people on the madrasa premises.
Who could stop him, a student with indomitable determination? For this reason, Sajid enrolled in Demra, Sunna Tengra Dakhil Madrasa, with renewed vigor. His academic excellence quickly brought him to the attention of his teachers. One by one, his two sisters, Mahbuba (27) and Mahfuza (25), were married. Mr. Shahjahan, Sajid's father, became burdened with debt to finance his two daughters' weddings. Unable to manage the family's finances, he struggled to support the education of his two sons, Sajid and Siraj. He was overwhelmed with worry.
Career
Sajid was then a mere eighth-grade student. Realizing the family's plight, he set aside his immense potential and decided to learn freelancing. After visiting several institutions, he learned that the family could not afford the course fees at that time. However, his interest and determination remained unwavering, and he began studying from old books. Reading these books, he discovered that free freelancing course classes were available on online media. However, he needed megabytes to attend the classes. He first took his father's mobile phone and connected to Wi-Fi at a friend's house. Then, by watching YouTube, he independently completed the entire freelancing course. After that, Sajid never looked back. He gradually became proficient in IT.
He opened accounts on Fiverr and Upwork and regularly met with foreign companies to secure orders. He gradually repaid all his father's debts. He paid his elder brother's college admission fees and told his father, "Father, don't worry, I will pay for my brother's education." Mr. Shahjahan's sorrows began to diminish. After some time, more good news came to the family. Sajidur Rahman Omar received job offers from various institutions.
New Job
The year was 2021. During this time, many people across the country lost their jobs in the formal sector due to the pandemic. Production in the agricultural and industrial sectors declined, and many service sector companies declared bankruptcy due to lost revenue. In this dire situation, a broadband company named "New Dream Online," impressed by Sajidur Rahman Omar's qualifications, requested him to join their company. Upon receiving his first month's salary, Sajid brought sweets. His elder brother, Siraj, reached for the sweet packet to eat first, but Sajid said, "Brother, mother will eat first." Gradually, his earnings began to meet the family's financial needs. Within a short period, Shaheed Sajidur Rahman Omar was promoted to the position of manager.
Joining the Movement
In July-August 2024, the murderous Hasina government carried out massacres across the country. Students raised questions about various job discrimination quotas. Subsequently, they held several vocal meetings and human chains. The then autocratic Prime Minister, after being in power for 16 consecutive years, increased quotas at various levels, which severely tarnished Sheikh Hasina's government among netizens on online media. In this situation, ordinary students, irrespective of party affiliation, became agitated and called for a nationwide anti-quota movement.
To suppress this movement, the murderous Hasina, along with her party cadres and loyal killer police force, killed, disappeared, arrested, and tortured numerous students across the country. Under the leadership of DB Chief Harun, a group of plainclothes terrorists abducted the movement's coordinators. Despite disappearing, killing, and torturing hundreds of students, the Hasina government could not suppress the movement. The student and public anger intensified. The movement gradually prolonged. Sajidur Rahman Omar joined the movement with his friends. Their travels were regular for several days.
How He Became a Martyr
That day was July 21, 2024. After finishing Zohr prayers, Sajid joined the movement in the Signboard area of Jatrabari. Ignoring police bullets all around, he continued to move forward. Sajid's childhood friend, Himel, forbade him from going forward. But Sajid kept saying, "I will become a martyr. I will sacrifice my life for the country." While saying this, a bullet from the killer police struck Sajid in the head. He immediately fell unconscious to the ground. His friends quickly took him to Dhaka Medical College. As his condition deteriorated, Sajid was admitted to the ICU for three days. And there, on Wednesday, July 24, at 12:40 PM, he answered the call of the Almighty and departed forever, becoming Shaheed Sajidur Rahman Omar.
Subsequently, Shaheed Sajid's body reached his native village of Tetaiya, Bijoynagar, Brahmanbaria. Curious crowds gathered to see the body of this great hero. People from far and wide rushed to catch a glimpse. The funeral was overflowing with people. Mourning spread throughout the village. Finally, Shaheed Sajidur Rahman Omar was laid to rest in the Pattan village graveyard.
Family's Financial Hardship
Sajid's father has no ancestral arable land. However, he has a small amount of residential land, which does not generate any rent. His uncles currently reside there, so it is not possible to divide it at this time. Sajid's departure has caused the family's economic situation to collapse. The family's condition has become extremely dire after Sajid's death. His elder brother is still a student, studying in the third year of honors at Burhan Uddin College. Sajid used to cover his educational expenses as well. Today, everything seems to have stopped. The martyr's mother suffers from rheumatism and back pain, and his father has heart blockages. They cannot afford treatment due to financial constraints because their medical expenses were solely covered by Shaheed Sajid's earnings.
Neighbor's Opinion
Alhaj Syed Rokonuddin states, "I am his neighbor. Shaheed Sajidur Rahman Omar was an excellent boy. He would greet everyone first when he met them. I recently built a house. He helped me look after the house and buy necessary materials in my absence. I regularly saw him offering Fajr prayers at the mosque. His manners were excellent. I never saw him misbehave. May Allah grant him the best place in Paradise." (Amen)
"Sajid's mother constantly feels the scent of her son in the air. She waits as if the doorbell will ring shortly. She imagines every day that her Sajid will come from outside and call out 'Mother.' Tears roll down her cheeks. This is how her days pass."
Personal Information of the Shaheed at a Glance
Name : Mohammad Sajidur Rahman Omar
Profession : IT Manager, Company: New Dream Online (Private)
Date of Birth and Age : February 3, 2003, 21 years
Date of Injury : July 21, 2024, 2:30 PM
Date of Martyrdom : July 24, 2024, 12:40 PM
Place : Dhaka Medical College Hospital
Place of Burial : Pattan Village Graveyard, Tetaiya, Bijoynagar, Brahmanbaria
Permanent Address : Village: Tetaiya, Bijoynagar, Upazila: Bijoynagar, Thana: Bijoynagar
District: Brahmanbaria
Father : Md. Shahjahan (Newspaper Vendor)
Mother: Mosa : Parvin Akter (Housewife)
Condition of House and Property : No ancestral arable land, but a small amount of residential land Sibling Details:
1. Sirajul Islam, Age: 23, Profession: Student, Institution: Borhan Uddin College, Class: 3rd Year, Relationship: Brother
2. Mosa: Mahabuba Akter, Age: 27, (Married), Relationship: Sister
3. Mahfuza Akter, Age: 27, (Married), Relationship: Sister
Date of Information Collection : 18-08-2024