Hafez Md. Jasim Uddin

Martyr Hafez Jasim Uddin is an ordinary man whose life was written amidst the soil-soaked scent of Bakpur village in Barishal, amidst the calm and tranquil nature. Since childhood, he has been close to the verdant village, simple life, and soil. He grew up amidst this nature, from there he received support and courage, and received the education to find his own path.
 
Shaheed Hafez Md. Jasim Uddin
Serial: 322
ID: Barishal Division 010
Martyr’s Introduction
Shaheed Hafez Jasim Uddin was an ordinary man whose life was woven amidst the soil-scented, calm, and tranquil nature of Bakpur village in Barishal. From childhood, he lived close to the verdant village, simple life, and the soil. He grew up amidst this nature, from there he received support and courage, and learned how to find his own path.
Career
Although he worked in a workshop in his early life, his true identity was as a devoutly religious man. He not only followed the path of religion himself; but also sincerely invited others to the path of Deen. His voice was gentle, his words were wrapped in tenderness, which naturally attracted people. He often served as the Imam of the mosque, and everyone felt a different kind of sanctity in his mosque. It was as if every single word from his mouth spread a flash of light in people's hearts.
Jasim was the father of two children. He instilled religious education and principles in his children from a young age. Every moment spent with them was full of trust, love, and the determination to build a beautiful future. Jasim was known as a beacon of light not only to his own family, but also to the entire village. He had a kind of gentleness in him, which set him apart from others. The villagers found a true human being in him—one who prayed himself, and also called everyone to the path of prayer.
Jasim was one of those people from rural Bengal who were steadfast in their beliefs and values. His life was adorned with religious faith, diligence, and the ideals of humanity. Such people are rare in this society, and his absence has left the village of Bakpur somewhat empty. This untarnished memory of him remains in everyone's hearts—as a tireless worker, a dedicated Imam, and truly a guide.
Economic Condition of the Martyr's Family
Hafez Maulana Jasim Uddin worked in a workshop in the Uttara area of Dhaka. He also served as the Imam of a local mosque. Every month, he sent a large portion of his earned money to his elderly parents at home, who constantly counted the days in hopes of his love and support. That small amount of money was the family's only means of sustenance, which covered their monthly expenses. Jasim Uddin was the eldest among five siblings. They grew up in a joint family, where everyone shared their joys and sorrows together. But his sudden death has left the whole family helpless and lost.
He has two young children; one is only 11 years old, and the other is one and a half years old. There is no one to look after these innocent children now. Some help comes occasionally from relatives and neighbors, which barely sustains them. It is absolutely necessary to make some arrangements so that these orphaned children can live a little better. In the corners of their eyes, the memory of their father's loving affection is still vivid, yet the harsh pain of reality is clawing at them every moment. A small gesture of sympathy may give this helpless family the courage to live again.
How he was being martyred
On the heated streets of Dhaka, the sound of protest echoed from thousands of voices, and the sky seemed to be stifled with breathless tension. Jasim Uddin—a peace-loving, devout religious personality, worked in Dhaka solely for the sake of livelihood, to put food in the mouths of his family. However, the social deprivation, injustice, and fascist rule that he had witnessed day after day, gradually strengthened his rebellious spirit. When thousands of voices united against corruption in the quota reform movement, he also joined it. Especially Hasina's 16-year rule was unbearable pain and deprivation.
On July 19, in sector 5 of Uttara, he stood with the common people, hoping to achieve their rights. But that peaceful procession instantly turned into a bloody clash. He tried to explain while looking at the police, but his words stopped at the sound of gunfire. Within moments, Jasim Uddin fell to the ground. In his last breath, perhaps he saw the dream of a peaceful society, where his children would grow up in the absence of injustice.
When his lifeless body returned to the village of Banaripara in Barishal, in East Saliabakpur, the heart-wrenching cries of his elderly mother, Meherunnesa Begum, seemed to weigh down the sky. A dark shadow of uncertainty descended on his widowed wife, Sumi, and his 10-year-old daughter, Jannat. Little Jannat, hugging her father's picture to her chest, said, "Will Dad never come back? Will he never bring toys for us again?" In broken words, his one-and-a-half-year-old child, Saif, also searches for his father among everyone.
Sumi's eyes are filled with the darkness of a moonless night. Her husband was her only support; now who will stand by them in this life struggle? A protesting voice like Jasim Uddin, an ordinary man, stood courageously against corruption and fascism. He is no more today, but his sacrifice will remain a bright light against injustice in society.
Proposals
1: Housing is needed.
2: It would be beneficial to create a handicraft business for manual labor.
3: Permanent cooperation can be provided to cover the educational expenses of the two orphan children.
Shaheed Hafez Md. Jasim Uddin at a Glance
Name: Martyr Hafez Md. Jasim Uddin
Born: 28-11-1989
Occupation: Worked in a garage in Abdullahpur and served as the Imam of a Panjekhana Mosque adjacent to the garage
Place of Birth: Village: Solia Bakpur (East), Union: Bakpur, Thana: Banaripara, District: Barishal
Father: Mannan Hawlader
Mother: Meherunnesa Begum
Family members: 3
Jannatul Ferdaus, Age: 11, Relationship: Daughter
Jamil Uddin, Age: 1.5, Relationship: Son
Place of Martyrdom: Near Uttara Sector 7 ICC Center
Assailant: Police bullet
Date of Martyrdom: 18-07-2024, around 1 PM
Location of Martyr’s Grave: Family graveyard of the area