Mehedi Hasan

On February 7, 1993, Shaheed and Mehedi Hasan, a journalist by profession, were born in Hosnabad village, Dhulia Union, Bauphal Thana, Patuakhali district. He was the sole provider for his family. He never ignored the demands of his sick parents. Mehedi Hasan was regarded by the villagers as a good and intelligent man. His demeanor is modest and kind. He never acted inappropriately with anyone. He was sociable and always cheerful. Mehedi Hasan regularly performed duties on behalf of Dhaka Times in the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) beat. Prior to this, he worked for private television News 24, Daily Kaler Kantho and Daily Bangladesher Aalo. Journalist Mehedi Hasan, a former meritorious student of Suhrawardy College, was killed while performing his professional duties during a clash between anti-discrimination student protesters and killer police.
The grief and pain of the Shaheed families have now become the grief of the entire nation. Their wives have sacrificed the only able-bodied person of their families for the country. Efforts must be made to build the future of Bangladesh in the light of the dreams of these Shaheeds. Their little children have lost their fathers, countless relatives have lost their beloved children and are now almost insane. These families are now extremely worried about their future. The current government will surely stand by these Shaheeds. The Shaheeds of the mass uprising in the formation of a new country are the source of inspiration for the young generation of the future. Every family is raising a strong demand for the trial of the killers. In the interest of the country and the nation, every murder must be tried.
The new generation has proven with their lives the way to protect the fundamental rights of every citizen to get justice. They are always ready to make the ultimate sacrifice in any need and crisis of the nation. They have taught us by smilingly embracing Martyrdom that injustice and untruth never last forever, calling on everyone to be always ready to protect independence and sovereignty. The student-mass uprising has once again proved that anything impossible is possible if the nation is united. Various conspiracies have begun to tarnish this glorious victory of the freedom-seeking student-masses. Anti-national fascism and hegemonic forces have not stopped. Therefore, the conscious people of the country must always remain united to keep the glory of victory intact, a message that the revolutionary pen warrior Shaheed journalist Md. Mehedi Hasan has given to the citizens living in the country by shedding his fresh blood.
His untimely death cast a shadow of grief over the entire Suhrawardy College. To commemorate his sacrifice, the name of the Suhrawardy College Auditorium has been changed. The petition signed by the students was submitted to the Vice-Principal. As a result, the current name of the auditorium in Suhrawardy College is Shaheed Journalist Hasan Mehedi Auditorium. Mehedi was a student of the 2014-15 academic year of the degree course at Suhrawardy College. Regarding the naming of the auditorium, Akbar Chowdhury, General Secretary of the Suhrawardy College Journalists Association, said, "Journalist Mehedi Hasan was by our side from the very beginning of the Suhrawardy College Journalists Association. He was the advisor of the first convener committee, the first working committee and the current working committee. We always found him by our side in any kind of convenience or difficulty. His journey in journalism has inspired and encouraged us. I hope that the Suhrawardy College Journalists Association will follow the path shown by him and move forward."
Another student named Amirul Islam from the Bengali department said, "Mehedi's name will remain immortal through the naming of the Suhrawardy College Auditorium. In addition to the general students, the
new students who will come to the campus will also know about the sacrifice of Shaheed Mehedi. This is actually a place of emotion for the students. The young generation wants his sacrifice to be remembered forever. This memory must be preserved in his honor. It will also inspire the current students against this great sacrifice of his against the fascist government."
Incidentally, during the anti-discrimination student-mass movement, on July 18, in the afternoon, he was injured by a killer police bullet while performing his professional duties near the Mayor Mohammad Hanif Flyover in Jatrabari, the capital of Dhaka. He died on the spot. 98 bullets and 4 shots were found in his body at the time of his death. Later, when he was taken to Dhaka Medical, the doctor on duty declared him dead. In this way, Mehedi, a journalist known as the conscience of the nation, was being martyred in the quota anti-discrimination movement.
Special information regarding the family
At the house in Hosnabad village of Dhulia Union in Bauphal Upazila of Patuakhali, his father Mosharef Hossain Howlader spoke to us. He said, "I am sick and helpless. I have no income. I have had four strokes, Mehedi has shown me to the doctor. My son's dream was to perform Umrah Hajj for his parents and take over the household chores. He would gradually repay all the debts. These were his dreams. Those dreams were shattered. The bullet entered the chest and exited through the back. The war veteran father is speechless after losing his son. The mother and sisters are wailing."
Mehedi Hasan's body was buried in the courtyard of the house. Mehedi had recently built a semi-finished tin shed house, breaking down the two-roof tin house next to the paved road. However, for this, Mehedi had to take a loan from a local NGO. He used to pay the loan installments every month. Mehedi, who grew up in poverty since childhood, was dear to everyone in the family. Mehedi was the eldest of the three brothers. So, like everyone else, he had extra love for him, and Mehedi was also sincere to his family. Mehedi's upbringing and his various memories are still making relatives and locals cry. Mehedi's aunt Shahanur Begum said that Mehedi Hasan has two daughters aged six months and three years. He used to live in the Keraniganj area of Dhaka with his wife and children.
Statements of close relatives and friends about the Shaheed
Mehedi was a very good boy. He was responsible for his parents. He bore the burden of his father's treatment for the last 8 years. Even the day before he died, he gave five thousand rupees to his cousin brother Md. Hasan for his father's treatment.
"I am a stroke patient, there are three blocks in my heart. Mehedi's dream was to get my heart operation done. All the dreams of my Mehedi have been shattered. I need to take medicine every month. My son is also not there, my medicine is also not there. Who will buy me medicine? Who will take care of me? Who will run my family? Now I have become destitute."
Shaheed Journalist Mehedi Hasan at a Glance
Name : Mehedi Hasan
Profession : Journalist
Professional Identity and Employing Institution : Dhaka Tribune
Born : February 7, 1993
Permanent and Current Address : Village: Hosnabad, Union: Dhulia, Thana: Bauphal, District: Patuakhali
Current Address : Same as permanent address
Father : Mosharraf Hossain
Profession and Age : Retired and 60
Mother : Mahmuda Begum
Profession and Age : Housewife and 45
Number of Family Members : 7
Place, Date, and Time of Injury : Mayor Mohammad Hanif Flyover, Jatrabari; July 18, 2024, Afternoon
Assailant : Autocratic Hasina's Killer Police
Place, Date, and Time of Martyrdom : Mayor Mohammad Hanif Flyover, Jatrabari; July 18, 2024, Afternoon
Proposals
1. Arrange treatment for the Shaheed's father, Mosharraf Hossain.
2. Take responsibility and care of the Shaheed journalist Mehedi Hasan's two beloved daughters.