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Student-Mass Movement: Riaz family facing hardship

Published : Wednesday, 18 September, 2024 at 12:00 AM  Count : 113
Md Riaz, 25, a day-labourer, was killed by members of law enforcement agency in Jatrabari area of the capital on August 5 as he joined a joyous procession following downfall of the autocratic ruler Sheikh Hasina.

Riaz's physically-disabled father Abdur Rob now sees a bleak future at the death of his only breadwinner son. Riaz, being the eldest son, was the sole provider of his parents residing in Charkhalifa Union under Daulatkhan Upazila of Bhola District. He also bore the expenses of his two younger brothers aged 12 and 14 respectively.

Riaz's father said due to financial hardship, Riaz could not continue his studies after completing grade 3. "As soon as he grew up, he took the responsibility of his parents and two younger brothers. He took up the job of day-labourer in Dhaka. 

Besides maintaining his own family, he used to send money to his parents every month," he added.

Riaz's father further said, "My son's body was recovered from gate no. 3 of Jatrabari Thana on August 5. Like Riaz, hundreds of people had to face martyrdom being shot by members of law enforcement agency."

In an emotion-choked voice, Riaz's father said, "I want justice over my son's killing. Since my son's earning was our only source of income, I urge the government to stand beside us and help us for maintaining our family."

Riaz used to live in a small-rented house in Saddam market area at Jatrabari in the capital. After his death, his wife Farzana, their seven-year-old daughter Fatima, and four-year-old daughter Faria now faces an uncertain future.
  
Martyr Riaz's wife Farzana said that Riaz got actively involved in the movement as soon as it (movement) gained momentum, following participation of mass people from various cross-section of the society.

Farzana said, "Riaz last went to work on August 1. Although I requested him repeatedly not to participate actively in the movement, he didn't listen to me. Riaz had profound love for his country. When the student announced a 'one-point' demand to oust Dictator Sheikh Hasina he joined them to make the movement successful."

Recounting that fateful day, Farzana said, "On August 5, Riaz went out of his house at around 7:45 am to join the students' movement. We got the news of his death at around 12 pm that he was shot by policemen. Later on, with the help of local people, Riaz's body was recovered from gate no. three of Jatrabari Police Station. He was buried at Daulatkhan Upazila under Bhola District the following day.

Farzana also said that martyr Riaz sacrificed his life to bring second independence for the country. "I urge the government to give him the honour of a 'Martyr'," she added.

Farzana is now leading a life full of hardship. She is now staying at her parents' home in Jatrabari area along with her two daughters. Her father is not financially solvent. She requested the government and the affluent people of the society to stand by them.

The fearless participation of millions of people in the upsurge eventually brought an end to the autocracy led by Sheikh Hasina forcing her to flee the country to India after stepping down from the prime minister. But hundreds of people had to face martyrdom and thousands of people were severely injured experiencing untold sufferings.    —BSS



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