Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun

Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun (20) was born on March 10, 2004, in Gazipur. His father's name was Jahangir Alam, and his mother's name was Parveen Begum. Abdullah Al Mamun was a student of a Qawmi madrassa and also enrolled at the Open University. He became involved in the anti-discrimination movement alongside madrassa students. The people of the country thought that the quota reform movement was solely for university students, and only college and university students were fighting against the misrule of the autocratic government. Mamun and his companions dispelled this notion. By sacrificing his life against injustice, he demonstrated that the contribution of madrassa students in protecting this country was just as significant. On August 4, he went missing during the movement. After much investigation, on August 5, he was found in a hospital in a critically injured condition.
Shaheed Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, the Quran-Loving Student of Knowledge
Shaheed Abdullah Al Mamun was a Quran-loving student of knowledge. He had memorized the entire 25 parts of the Quran. The contribution of madrassa students to the July-August uprising was undeniable, although the media did not give them much recognition. Along with his fellow madrassa students, Mamun joined the anti-discrimination movement, carrying the wish for Martyrdom in his heart and the slogan of Takbeer on his lips. This movement, in essence, was not just about madrassa, school, college, public, national universities, private, and English-medium institutions. It was a spontaneous struggle for freedom by the people of all classes. The July revolution became the ultimate collective outburst of the oppressed across all sectors. The people led this revolution, and at the forefront were the Shaheeds, the wounded, and those disabled.
By sacrificing their lives, they entrusted the responsibility of building a democratic Bangladesh based on equality and humanity into our hands—something the Shaheeds of 36th July passed on. This 36-day movement will forever remain a unique chapter in world history. On July 16, Abu Saeed, a brilliant student of Begum Rokeya University, was Martyred by police gunfire during the quota reform movement. From then on, the movement spread across the country, transforming into a mass uprising.
The skies of Bangladesh were filled with slogans. Amidst the ruthless killings by the autocratic ruling class and bullets, people boldly chanted:
Inside my heart, many storms,
Shoot me, I'm ready,
For my brother’s return,
You take your quota, give back my brother.
On the walls, people wrote: "The barrel of a gun doesn't talk to a brave heart," and "Give life within the body of a corpse, or give up your throne!"
On August 3, at the East West University, slogans like “My brother is in the grave, why are the murderers free?” and “The movement will not stop by bullets!” filled the air.
At Science Lab, slogans like - “Justice, justice, we want justice,” “Light it up, set the fire,” and “I gave my blood, I will give more” reverberated. Alongside these, chants of Takbeer—Allahu Akbar—shook the hearts of the tyrants.
Abdullah Al Mamun was known for his humility and politeness in his area. He received awards for his beautiful handwriting and studied until the sixth grade. Later, he joined a madrassa for further education. Along with his studies at the Qawmi madrassa, he enrolled in the 10th grade of the Bangladesh Open University in the 2021/22 academic year. He was well known for his honesty, ideals, and was loved by the community. Notably, he was a 25-part Hafiz of the Quran.
Coming from a lower-middle-class family, he worked in a garment factory while continuing his studies. His father, who was in debt, could not come to see his son's body. He had two sisters, who were often burdened with a debt of around two lakh fifty thousand Taka.
How He Became a Shaheed
In July 2024, the quota reform movement gradually turned into a public uprising against discrimination. It spread nationwide as a student-people movement. Initially a nonviolent movement led by students, it soon transformed into an uprising against the fascist government. Over time, the movement extended beyond students, evolving into a massive public uprising. People from all walks of life—irrespective of their race, religion, or ethnicity—united and took to the streets. The enraged public forced the autocratic leader, Sheikh Hasina, to resign on August 5. However, before resigning, she left behind her gruesome and demented acts.
As part of these atrocities, the ruling authorities unleashed armed forces on the protesters and many innocent civilians.
On August 4, 2024, at around 12:30 pm, Abdullah Al Mamun joined the protest against discrimination. The march reached the front of Safipur Ansar Academy, and from that moment, communication with his family was lost. After a search, his body was found at Gazipur Sadar Hospital morgue on August 5, severely mutilated. He had bullet wounds on his chest, knee, and waist. Eyewitnesses reported that the armed Ansar forces began firing at the protestors, and in the ensuing gunfire, Abdullah Al Mamun was shot. Due to the random shooting by the ruthless armed forces, multiple bullets were found in his body. Before his Martyrdom, student protesters had rushed him to the hospital. After his funeral prayers, he was buried in the joint graveyard of Lashkar Chala in his hometown, Andarmanik.
Comments on the Shaheed
On August 4, at 1:40 pm, when the Shaheed's elder sister called, an unknown woman answered the phone and informed her that Abdullah had been shot.
His teacher, Russell Ahmed, shared his feelings about the untimely death of his beloved student: "Alhamdulillah, as a teacher, my chest swells with pride when I think that a former student of our school was Martyred in the struggle for justice, against oppression, corruption, and all injustices, to bring a better Bangladesh. As a child, he was more honest, idealistic, and steadfast in his religious beliefs than any other child I have seen. The community and I demand proper respect and national recognition for this Shaheed."
Notably, he was the only son of his parents. He studied at Ashrafia Madrassa.
Shaheed’s Personal Information at a Glance
Name : Shaheed Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun (20)
Profession : Student
Address : Andarmanik, Mouchak, Kaliakoir, Gazipur
Date of Birth : 10/03/2004
Father's Name : Mohammad Jahangir Alam (50)
Father's Profession : Expatriate
Mother's Name : Mrs. Parveen Begum (50)
Mother's Profession : Housewife
Shaheed’s Siblings : Tania Akter (24), Tamanna Akter (16)
Family Members : 4
Family Income : 25,000 Taka
Attacker : Ansar Forces
Injury Date and Time : 04/08/2024, Time Unknown, Safipur Ansar Academy, Gazipur
Date and Time of Death : 04/08/2024, Time Unknown, Safipur Ansar Academy
Shaheed’s Grave Location : Andarmanik Lashkarchala Joint Graveyard
Ways to Assist
1. Payment of Debt
2. Bringing the expatriate father back to the country
3. Providing employment for the father