Historical Memory Journey
Abdus Salam
Language Martyr
A government employee living in Dhaka, he joined the procession on 21 February and later died from his gunshot wounds.
Context
Public participation in the protests of 21 February 1952.
Contribution
A government employee living in Dhaka, he joined the procession on 21 February and later died from his gunshot wounds.
Impact
His death showed that the movement had already crossed the student sphere and become a wider people's cause.