Allama Sayeedi and Delu Razakar are NOT THE same person - Part 1

Allama Delwar Hossain Sayeedi (also pronounced as Sayedee) is a world renowned Islamic scholar, popular politician, two time parliamentarian and revered orator from Bangladesh. His name is pronounced with respect by millions both within and outside Bangladesh in recognition of more than 40 years in selfless service for the dissemination of the message of the Quran and the Sunnah among the masses of Bangladesh and abroad. Sadly, due to his exceptionally prolific achievements, forces against him and his ideology and against Islam in general united to defame and destroy him as a person and as a leader of a movement for the spread of the message of Islam. War crime charges were brought against the Allama for alleged crimes committed in the War of Liberation of Bangladesh in 1971. Not only has he been served injustice, but his opponents, both within and outside the court, have tried to defame and decimate his good name and standing among millions through the spread of misinformation and lies, not mentioning extremely shocking allegations.

One of these allegations is the claim that Allama Delwar Hossain Sayeedi is not the real name of the Allama, but a cover up for the name of Delwar alias "Delu" Sikder, a notorious war criminal from the period of 1971. Although numerous witnesses have testified that Delu Sikder was actually killed during the course of the war through public execution, the court has refused to admit any such information. We add here more information of the documents and events which tell a story of their own, a story which reiterates the same fact again and again; Allama Sayeedi was NOT Delu Sikder.      

Delu Sikder in the language of court documents:

As per the document produced in front of the court, the investigating officer at the tribunal, Helal Uddin, on being questioned by the defence, admitted to the presence of a collaborator named "Delwar Sikder". The defence lawyer Mizanul Islam on 18th July 2012 , asked Helal Uddin whether there was any collaborator in 1971 named "Delwar Sikder", son of Rasul Sikder, on a list compiled by the freedom fighters of Pirojpur. Helal Uddin answered yes. This is the copy of the document submitted to the court by the investigating officer on his investigations regarding the matter.

Below is given the list compiled by the Pirojpur District unit command of the freedom fighters association, wherein the 46th entry on the list is Delwar alias "Delu" Sikder, son of Rasul Sikder. He is listed as a known collaborator associated with looting and arson during the period of 1971. 

The issue to be noted here is that the crimes of Delwar Sikder have been attributed to Allama Delwar Hossain Sayeedi. This was the intention of the prosecution and the tribunal from the start of the trial and proved to be the point on which the tribunal refused to budge during the stages of the verdict and the appeal as well, despite the overwhelming instances of evidence to the contrary. 

Let us begin with the earliest and most important document we have at hand, the Dakhil certificate of the Allama. The document showcased here is more than enough to banish all claims that Allama Delwar Hossain Sayeedi and Delwar alias "Delu" Rajakar are the same person, which they are NOT.    

The Dakhil certificate of Maulana Delwar Hossain Sayeedi, dated 1957 states that he passed his Dakhil examination from Sarsina Darus Sunnah Alia Madrasah situated in Shorupkathi in Pirojpur. The certificate states his name as “Delwar Hossain Sayeedi, son of Maulana Yousuf Sayeedi”

Maulana Yusuf Sayeedi, father of Allama Delwar Hossain Sayeedi 1902-1987

Despite this evidence, the steamroller of injustice concocted by the tribunal didn't budge one inch, confirming and re-confirming the biased stance of the domestic tribunal.

Where art thou common sense?

Allama Sayeedi and Delu Razakar are NOT THE same person - Preface

Maulana Delwar Hossain Sayeedi		Delwar Sikder
Father	Late Maulana Yusuf Sayeedi	Late Rasul Sikder
Mother	Late Gul Nahar Begum	Late Shonaboru alias Boron
Brother(s)	1) Mostofa Ahsan Sayeedi 2) Humayun Kabir Sayeedi	1) Enayet Sikder 2) Belayet Sikder 3) Moti Sikder 4) Fulu Sikder 5) Late Lal Mia 6) Chan Sikder (currently employed in BRDB, elected VP from Chatraleague in 86-87 at Pirojpur Govt Sohrawardy College)
Wife	Saleha Sayeedi	Unmarried (killed at hands of Freedom Fighters in 1971)
Grandfather (Paternal)	Late Golam Rahman Sayeedi	Late Wahab Ali Sikder
Grandmother (Paternal)	Late Bibijaan Bibi	Late Dhoru Bibi
Grandfather (Maternal)	Late Mohammad Mozaffor Kani	Late Mohammad Ali
Grandmother (Maternal)	Late Chanboru	Unknown
Uncles (Paternal)	1) Sufi Maulana Saidur Rahman Sayeedi 2) Late Torab Ali Sayeedi	No Uncles
Permanent Address	Village/Post office: Sayidkhali Sub district: Zianagar District: Pirojpur	Sikder Bari Village: Sikder (previously Jhatokathi) Sub-district: 2 no. ward, Pirojpur Pouroshobha, Pirojpur Sadar District: Pirojpur
Present address	Arafat Manjil, 914, Shahidbaag, Dhaka	Same as above

The story of murder of Shaheed Aminur Rahman, a shocking story of human rights violation in Bangladesh

It was on a hot summer afternoon in Satkhira, when residents at Kamalnagar in the town were busy in rest after taking their afternoon meals, taking respite from the unbearable heat that was beating down mercilessly at this particular time of the day when something terrible happened at the student hostel at Mukul Bari. At approximately 3 pm, men in uniform surrounded the hostel premises from all sides. Without the least warning they closed in from all sides and converged upon the house, attacking its inhabitants and opening live fire on them. A group of students residing at the hostel were in the process of having lunch after a hard day of classes when all hell was let loose. As bullets rained on the denizens of the house, Aminur Rahman (27), meritorious student and Bangladesh Islami Chatra Shibir Satkhira Town Secretary fell dead on the spot, a bullet tearing his heart as it punctured his lungs on its way. The security ‘operation’ as described by the men in uniform with a license to kill did not end there. They fired 65 rounds of bullets in the space of less than half an hour. Then they brought out seven injured students one by one onto the street. What happened next was barbaric, inhuman and downright shocking. To the shock of bystanding witnesses and onlookers, police shot at the student point blank again before finally making a rough show of arresting the now seriously injured students.

A shocking instance of extrajudicial murder:

At 3 pm on Monday, police teams consisting of SB and Satkhira thana police took part in an unwarranted raid on Mukul bari student hostel situated at Kamalnagar in Satkhira town of the district. Witnesses said that police converged around the place as they closed in firing live bullets. As per testimonies of multiple arrested leaders from the incident spot, an armed intelligence policeman suddenly entered the premises and shot Aminur on the chest. The bullet punctured his lungs and ripped through his heart. As a result, part of his lungs protruded from the gaping bullet wound. The policeman then shot at Aminur’s feet several times, due to which he fell onto the ground. At the same time police stormed the house, firing at other students as well. Most were shot at their feet and witnesses informed of pools of blood where the injured students lay on the floor. The other students injured at the site of the police operation were Mohammad Abu Taleb (30), son of Abu Bakr Gazi from Kollyanpur village of Ashashuni upazila, Mohammad Azizul Islam (30), son of Abdus Sattar of Khan Jahan Ali thana of Khulna, Sheikh Abdul Gafur (23), son of Abdul Haque of Mongolandokathi village of Tala upazila in Satkhira, Nur Mohammad (18), son of Sohrab Hossain of Jhaudanga village of Satkhira town, Abdus Sobur (18) son of Abdul Haque of Mongolandokathi village of Tala upazila in Satkhira, Mohammad Imran Hossain (26), son of Mahbub Gazi of Parshekhali village of Shyamnagar upazila of Satkhira and Mohammad Akhtar Hossain (25), son of Shahajahan Ali of Jugipol village of Khan Jahan Ali thana of Khulna. They were later taken out into the open one by one, and shot at in front of shocked onlookers and witnesses. Some onlookers were reported to have lost consciousness at the sight of this police brutality. Seriously injured and in critical bloody condition, the students were roughly manhandled and shoved forcefully into the police vehicles. Later they were admitted to the Satkhira Town Hospital for life-saving treatment under police supervision.      

A look into the life of Aminur Rahman:

Aminur Rahman was the son of Mofizuddin Sarker of Rahmatpur village of Krishnanagar union, Kaliganj upazila, Satkhira. He was 11th among 12 brothers and sisters. He completed his SSC in 2003 from Rahmatpur Nobojuug Shi Shopan High School while he completed his HSC in 2005 from Shyamnagar Mohsn Degree College. He had completed his Honours and Masters from Bangla division in Satkhira Government College and was well known as a prospective and popular student leader.  

Namaaz-e-Janza for Shaeed Aminur Rahman

Media reports and reactions:

The media reports focused on labelling the event as a clash, making it in essence look moronic. Take the Daily star coverage of the event as an example. As the law enforcers conducted a raid at the house around 5:00pm, Shibir activists exploded crude bombs targeting lawmen, Enamul Hawlader, officer-in-charge of Satkhira Sadar Police Station, told The Daily Star.

"Later, the Shibir activists opened fire, prompting us to retaliate with bullets," the OC said.

Three policemen received minor injuries in the blast. Two firearms and a bullet were recovered from the house, he added.

On associating with the recent spate of police failures, one would easily make out the inconsistencies labeled above if we think with a clear mind.

The news has elicited a strong response from Shibir and the online community and the stance of Islamic organisations in Bangladesh has spoken volumes, especially on asking questions on the general violation of human rights in the country, a fact where shamefully many human rights defenders and organisations have failed to.  

May the Almighty accept Aminur Rahman as a Shaheed. 

We demand justice for this gross violation of human rights by this fascist government.