Md. Sagar Hawlader

Sagor Hawlader is the dream of a family, the pride of a village, and the name of a struggling youth. He was born on May 15, 2006, in a small village in Bagda Union of Agailjhara, Barishal. His father, Nurul Haque Hawlader, is a night guard at a village primary school, who sustained the family with limited income. His mother, Mst. Ambia Khatun, is a simple housewife, who ran the household depending on her husband's income. The family's monthly income is only ten thousand Taka, with which it was very difficult to manage Sagor's education, the family's daily expenses, and other needs.
Sagor's childhood, growing up on the village's dirt roads, surrounded by green shadows, and under the open sky, was like a war against poverty. From a young age, he understood how difficult the reality of life can be. But still, he did not stop. His interest in studies was unwavering, and he had a deep sense of responsibility towards his family. He grew up fighting poverty at every step of his life.
Sagor's small village was a quiet expanse of simple nature, where the touch of the open air and the beautiful view of the paddy fields showed him new dreams. Despite various limitations in his path, he wanted to fulfill his responsibility towards his family and society with his talent and courage. But due to the cruelty of fate, Sagor is no more today. His Martyrdom has plunged not only his family but the entire village into a sea of grief. Sagor's life story is not just the struggle of a family, it is the story of a fighting soul, who wanted to move forward overcoming all obstacles to fulfill his dreams.
The Mark of Poverty on the Martyr's Family
Shaheed Md. Sagor Hawlader's family consisted of 4 members: his parents, brother, and sister. His father (Nurul Haque Hawlader, 39) works as a night guard at a small primary school. Their livelihood depended on that. To keep his son from going astray, he sent him to his uncle in Dhaka. There, Martyr Sagor Hawlader took a job in a shop. He worked in the shop alongside his studies so that he could contribute something to the family. His parents and sister live in a tin house on the school's adjacent land. Sagor Hawlader's father had set up a shoe factory in his name. But it could not last long. There was a lot of money lost there. Now there is a debt of about 5 lakh Taka and some more money. Which is a very difficult task for them to repay. Although Sagor was in Dhaka, his mind was always focused on his family, and he wanted to do something for his family.
The condition of the house was very ordinary - his parents and younger sister lived in a tin house on the school's adjacent land. This debt burden has made their lives even more difficult, yet Sagor's parents and sister were trying to survive in the struggle of life.
Background of the Incident
On July 19, 2024, Sagor Hawlader participated in the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement rally in front of the Dhanmondi Abahani field. During the rally, a chase and counter-chase ensued. At this time, when the situation became heated, Sagor fell in front of the police. The police immediately ordered him to flee. While trying to run, he was injured and fell on the road. The cruel police shot him while he was lying on the road. Sagor's friends quickly took him to the hospital. There he was given first aid, but his leg condition was serious and needed more care. Due to not receiving proper treatment immediately at the hospital, his leg wound gradually began to worsen. The infection spread to his leg, and his physical condition gradually deteriorated further. Three days later, Sagor's parents came to the hospital and witnessed the complexity of his physical condition. The doctors decided to amputate his leg. But by then it was already too late. Finally, after enduring all the pain and suffering government negligence, Sagor passed away. Sagor's Martyrdom is not only a cause of mourning for a family, it is a reflection of a large-scale social decline. His dream was to help his family. To achieve something in his own life and contribute to the development of society. But his life came to an untimely end before that dream could be fulfilled.
Feelings about the Martyr
Deep pain and echoes of grief are heard in the voice of Sagor Hawlader's uncle, Mainul Haque Hawlader. He says, "Sagor was the only son in our family, the center of all our dreams. The light of hope we had surrounding Sagor, his death has completely extinguished that light.
Personal Information of Md. Sagor Hawlader at a Glance
Full Name: Md. Sagor Hawlader
Birth: 15/05/2006
Occupation: Student
Permanent and Current Address: Hawlader Bari, Union: Bagda, Thana: Agailjhara, District: Barishal
Father's Name: Nurul Haque Hawlader, Occupation: Night Guard, Age: 40
Mother's Name: Mst. Ambia Khatun, Occupation: Housewife
Monthly Income: 10,000/-
Source of Income: Father's Income
Number of Family Members: 6 people
Number of Siblings: 2 brothers, 2 sisters
Sibling: 1. Md. Morium Hawlader, Age: 12, Occupation: Student, Institution: Purba Bagda Government Primary School, Relationship: Sister
Place of Incident: Dhanmondi, Abahani Field
Assailant: By Police Bullets
Time of Injury: July 19, 2024, 5 PM
Time of Death: July 24, 2024, 6 PM
Location: Pangu Hospital, Shyamoli
Location of Martyr’s Grave: Family Graveyard
Proposals
1. Need for Housing
2. It would be beneficial to set up a business for his father.