Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz handed
his ‘man of the series’ prize money to the family of a rickshaw puller who
was martyred during the student-led Anti-Discrimination movement.
Miraz was key behind Bangladesh’s landmark 2-0 series victory over Pakistan.
“I won the man of the series award for the first time outside the country. I
will never forget this moment. This is dedicated to the students who died in
the anti-discrimination student movement. A rickshaw puller was injured in
that movement. He died later. I want to give the prize money to the family of
that rickshaw puller,” Miraz said after winning the award.
Miraz handed over Pakistani rupees 500,000(Tk. 2.14 lakh) to the family of
the rickshaw puller on Wednesday. He confirmed the news today through a post
on social media.
“Recently I saw a video that spread online. The words of the crying voice of
the child of a rickshaw puller killed in the anti-discrimination student
movement in the video touched me,” Miraz posted with a pict
ure with the
family of the rickshaw puller.
“I vowed to stand by that brother’s family. I promised to hand over the money
I got from ‘Man of the Series’ to them. Finally the goal was fulfilled. I was
able to hand over this money to them yesterday.”
“I know,this money is nothing compared to the life lost. My purpose is to
make their lives a little easier with this little money.”
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha