Hafez Md. Siam Hossain

"They killed my lovely, wonderful grandson!"
Shaheed Md. Siam Hossain was born on March 4, 2005, in Goprekhi Dakshin, Gomukhi, Enayetpur, Sirajganj district. Father: Md. Kuddus Ali (62), Mother: Mst. Lucky Khatun (50). Shaheed Md. Siam was unmarried. He was a ninth-grade science student at Enayetpur Islamia Fazil Madrasa. A Hafiz of the Qur'an, Martyr Siam worked as a muezzin as well at the mosque alongside his studies. From the meager salary he received from the mosque, he also helped his family. A very dear child of his parents, Md. Siam could easily mix with anyone. He could make anyone his own. An ideal child to his parents, Siam loved his parents very much and cared for them. He recited the Qur'an in a very melodious voice; anyone who heard his recitation was pleased. He was also a very meritorious student. His call to prayer was wonderful. His melodious voice echoed from the minaret of the mosque five times a day. His elder brother, Rakibul Hasan, is a textile engineer. The very beloved, gentle, and polite Martyr Siam Hossain participated in the anti-discrimination student movement on August 4 along with other students and the general public. He was shot in front of Enayetpur police station and drank the nectar of Martyrdom.
How He Became a Martyr
The combined resistance of people from all walks of life gives some indication of how horrific a state the illegally occupying fascist Hasina government had turned Bangladesh into. It is difficult to determine who or which class of people did not participate in this movement. Teachers, employees, officers, porters, laborers, imams, muezzins, maulanas, farmers, and workers, starting from the very common people, also joined this movement. People of all classes seemed to be waiting for the moment of liberation from the Awami misrule. The anti-discrimination student movement seemed to bring the desired message of liberation to every house in Bengal. People of all classes joined this movement without any hesitation. They gladly accepted all the programs announced by them. That is why everyone spontaneously participated in this movement, overcoming extreme adversity. August 4 is a memorable chapter in the history of new Bangladesh.
On this day, the path of new Bangladesh was determined. The resistance of the freedom-seeking people all over Bangladesh shook the foundations of the occupying Hasina government. On this day, students and the public took to the streets with a one-point demand. Shaheed Md. Siam Hossain joined the people of Enayetpur in Sirajganj in the field. People took to the streets with such determination as, 'Either resist the tyrant or die as a Martyr. From morning onwards, clashes started between the assembled people in Enayetpur and Hasina's pet forces. As the day progressed, the clashes also increased. Even though one after another people were falling into the face of death, no one was backing down. At exactly one o'clock in the afternoon, a bullet fired by the police hit Martyr Mohammad Siam Hossain's head. At this time, he was chanting the slogan, 'There will be no place for tyrants in Bangladesh'. While chanting the slogan, he fell to the ground. The protesters took him to the local Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College Hospital where the doctor on duty declared him dead.
Reaction of friends and relatives after Martyrdom
The entire village was overwhelmed with grief at the news of Shaheed Md. Siam Hossain's death. The sky became heavy with the cries of his parents. The exercise rings hanging from the mango tree, the flower plants he planted with his own hands, and a few roses blooming on the rose bush repeatedly remind them of the Qur'an's bird. No one could imagine that Shaheed Md. Siam's melodious voice will never again be heard from the minaret of the mosque. Especially the Martyr’s parents. The Martyr’s grandmother, Rabi Khatun, says, "There is no boy like my grandson. He is a very gentle and polite boy. He loved the younger ones and respected and honored the elders. Young children were always by his side. The day he went to the movement, we never even imagined that something like this would happen to him. Suddenly someone called and said, inquire about Siam, he has been shot and is in the hospital. We rushed to the hospital. We found him dead. We want justice for this murder."
Martyr Siam Hossain is like an immortal chapter in a story. The story of his Martyrdom and struggle will remain in people's hearts forever. His immortal memory, his love for his parents, his melodious recitation of the Qur'an, and the sweet sound of the call to prayer will keep him alive among the people.
Special Information about the Martyr's Family
Md. Kuddus Ali, the Martyr's father, was previously employed abroad but is currently unemployed. Kona Parveen, the Martyr's older sister, is married. She is bankrupt and lacks any land of her own. Rakibul Hasan, the martyr's older brother, finished his education and now works in Dhaka.
Personal Information of the Martyr at a Glance
Name : Shaheed Md. Siam Hossain
Father's Name : Md. Kuddus Ali (62)
Mother's Name: Mosa : Lucky Khatun (50)
Date of Birth : March 4, 2005
Permanent Address: Village : Goprekhi Dakshin, Gomukhi, Union: Betil, Thana: Enayetpur, District: Sirajganj
Present Address : Goprekhi Dakshin, Gomukhi, Enayetpur, Sirajganj
Place of Injury : In front of Enayetpur Police Station, Sirajganj
Time of Injury : August 4, 2024, 1:00 PM
Time and Place of Martyrdom : August 4, 2024, 1:00 PM, Enayetpur, Sirajganj
Cause of Martyrdom : Killed by police gunfire
Actions to be taken regarding the shaheed’s family
1. It would be good if a cloth business could be arranged for the shaheed’s father.