Frontline Anti-Discrimination Students Movement Worker Dies in Road Accident; Locals Call It ‘Karma’

Local Correspondent | May 11, 2025

Durjoy Mia, a worker of the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement who led anti-government sabotage in Bhairab, Kishoreganj, during July-August, has died in a tragic road accident.

The accident occurred yesterday at 4 AM in Feni. Durjoy Mia was a resident of Bandhunagar, Srinagar Union, Bhairab Upazila. His father’s name was Ismail Mia.

It is reported that Durjoy actively participated in sabotage during the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement in July-August, leading from the front. He was injured during clashes with police while engaging in sabotage and violence. His name appeared on the list of those injured in July.

Durjoy’s family expressed their anger, stating that he was on the frontlines of the movement. He was injured on July 19, but no one from the organization inquired about him or provided any medical assistance. Forced by circumstances, Durjoy started working as a truck helper for a livelihood. On Saturday morning, he died in Feni when the truck lost control and crashed.

His family mentioned that Durjoy was buried after a funeral prayer on Saturday. None of the prominent leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement were seen at his funeral.

District Coordinator Ikram Hossain commented on Durjoy’s death, saying, “I heard the news in the morning. Durjoy’s death is tragic. Organizationally, we will pray for him.”

The news of Durjoy’s death has elicited mixed reactions in the area. Many people, angered by the sabotage and vandalism carried out during the movement, described Durjoy’s accidental death as “karma.”

A textile trader from Srinagar, speaking on condition of anonymity, said, “The way these people (workers of the movement) have ruined the country, do you think they’ll have normal deaths? Absolutely not. People’s hearts curse them naturally. Their deaths will be tragic.”

However, central BNP Organizing Secretary and Kishoreganj District BNP President Shariful Alam expressed condolences over Durjoy’s death.