Matiur Rahman Mallik

Matiur Rahman Mallik (24 January 1953 – 24 January 1969)[1] was a Pakistani Bengali national activist.[2] He was killed by the Pakistani police during 1969 uprising in East Pakistan.[3] He received the Independence Day Award from the Government of Bangladesh in 2018.[4]

For other people with similar names, see Matiur Rahman.
Matiur Rahman Mallik
Born24 January 1953
Dhaka, East Bengal, Pakistan
Died(1969-01-24)24 January 1969
Dhaka, East Pakistan, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Known forActivism during 1969 uprising in East Pakistan
Parent
  • Azhar Ali Mallik (father)
AwardsIndependence Day Award (2018)

Background

Malik was the son of Azhar Ali Mallik from Sabujbagh, Dhaka. He was a Standard IX student of Nabakumar Institution when he took part in a street march demanding autonomy for East Pakistan, the future country of Bangladesh. The uprising has historic significance and its spirit awakened people to fight for democracy and basic human rights, as it eventually led to the independence of Bangladesh.

Commemoration

Bangladesh observes 24 January as Mass Uprising Day.[5] Every year different social, cultural organisations and political parties do elaborate programmes in observance of the day. Malik's monument was erected at Nabakumar Institute, Bakshibazar, Dhaka.[6]

References
  1. "Shaheed Matiur's anniversary of death today". The Daily Star. 2008-01-24. Retrieved 2021-03-14.
  2. "Mass Uprising Day observed". www.independent-bangladesh.com. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  3. "Give martyrs of 1969 mass upsurge due recognition". The Daily Star. 2010-01-24. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  4. "2 more named for Independence Award". The Daily Star. 2018-03-20. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
  5. "Sarbadaliya Chhatra Sangram Parishad". Banglapedia. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  6. "Mass Upsurge Day today". The Independent. 2018-01-24. Retrieved 2018-08-29.


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