Nadimul Hasan Alem

Nadimul Hasan Alem was a resident of Keraniganj, Dhaka. His father’s name is Shah Alam, and his mother’s name is Kishmat Ara. They do not own any land. Alem was a first-year student at Burhan Uddin College. Alongside his studies, he worked at a garment showroom to support his family. From his early days, Alem had learned to understand the realities of the world and came to realize who was responsible for the country's downfall. He understood who was causing harm to the nation by misusing the lessons of the Liberation War. He observed that those who flattered the Awami League were considered patriots, while those who stood for justice were labeled as Razakars and traitors. The behavior of the ruling party made him furious. Over time, Nadimul Hasan Alem became a rebellious youth against misrule.
How He Became a Shaheed
Nadimul Hasan Alem first participated in the student movement on July 18. The first demand of the students was the abolition of the unjust quota system. Due to the quota system, it was becoming increasingly difficult for the meritorious students to secure jobs. The quota system primarily benefited children from Awami League families, controversial student leaders, and sycophants of the murderous autocratic government. Sheikh Hasina’s goal was to keep her loyal sycophants in power through dynastic rule. This was something the conscious students and the public could not accept. The quota system was a key issue for the Hasina government, and since 2008, she had been implementing many policies according to her own desires. Any opposition was met with severe repression. She eradicated nationalist and Islamic leaders, handing over the administration to atheists and alcoholics, who played a significant role in the destruction of the country through corruption and injustice. While the common people understood the situation, they lacked the courage to speak out or protest. They awaited a change of government in every election. Hasina, with the help of her sycophants, deprived people of their right to vote. Young people like Alem, who could not exercise their voting rights, became furious. When the protesters demanded their rights, Hasina called them Rajakars and traitors. When they tried to protest peacefully, they were mercilessly beaten by the goons of Chhatra League. Even in the hospital, they did not receive any relief.
Nadimul Hasan Alem was one of the conscious students. On July 18, he joined the peaceful movement with his friends. He returned home from the movement at midnight. On July 19, after the Juma prayer, he set out for Lakshmibazar to join the movement. The student public never anticipated that the murderous police, BGB, RAB, and the terrorists of the controversial organizations Chhatra League and Jubo League, armed with deadly weapons, would launch a brutal attack on the innocent students. After the prayer, a savage violence began across the country. The killers attacked with buckshot, sound grenades, hand grenades, sniper fire, and teargas shells. The streets became drenched in blood. Around 3:15 p.m., Alem was shot in the eye in front of the Wasa building in Lakshmibazar. His body lay on the road for a long time. No one dared to approach to rescue him due to the bullets. In the evening, when the situation calmed down slightly, the students placed his body on a rickshaw. After reaching the hospital, it was confirmed that Alem had been Martyred. The next day, after the Janaza in Keraniganj, his body was buried.
How His Family Is Doing
Alem’s father, Mr. Shah Alam, works in a clothing shop and earns a monthly income of 20,000 Taka. His mother, Kishmat Ara, is a homemaker and a diabetic patient. She has three blockages in her heart and needs advanced treatment, which Alem’s father cannot afford. Mr. Shah Alam lives with his family in a rented house in Keraniganj. He does not own any land to build a house.
Statements from Neighbors
Junior student Sohail from the area said, “Alem bhai used to resolve disputes among students in the area.” Alem’s classmate Sharif said, “Alem was devoted to his mother. He always helped his friends in times of trouble.” While staying in a rented house, neighbor Mithila Akter mentioned, “He was sincere in his dealings with the local people.”
Alem’s younger brother Rafi said, “My brother used to show me a lot of affection. He would take me to different places.”
Neighbor Lamia said, “Alem bhai was very affectionate towards my child. Sometimes, when he bought something for his younger brother, he would also buy something for my child.”
Key Information about the Shaheed at a Glance
Name : Nadimul Hasan Alem
Profession : Student
Date of Birth : August 12, 1999
Father : Shah Alam
Mother : Kishmat Ara
Date of Injury
and Martyrdom : July 19, 2024, Friday, approximately at 3:15 PM
Place of Martyrdom : Kobi Nazrul College, Laxmibazar, Dhaka
Attackers : Police from Sutrapur or Kotwali Thana
Buried in : Keraniganj
Permanent Address : Keraniganj (Does not own any land, his family lives in a rented house on the 7th floor)
Condition of House
and Property : No land or property of their own
Suggestions
1. Provide assistance to the Shaheed's father.
2. Support the younger brothers’ education and livelihood.
3. Assist with the mother’s medical treatment.