Md. Yusuf Ali

Md. Yusuf Ali, an enthusiastic and promising teenager, obtained education and religiosity from a young age. After completing his studies up to the fifth grade, he enrolled in a Hifz course at the Jessore Railway Station Madrasa to be closer to Allah. He had already memorized 9 paras of the Quran, and it was hoped that his dedication would one day make him a complete Hafiz. Yusuf was born on April 3, 2009, in Chachra Dalmil, a quiet and simple village in Jessore. His father, Md. Manik Hossain, is a hardworking driver who selflessly fulfills his responsibilities towards his family. His mother, Shahina Akhtar, is a housewife who lovingly nurtures her children. Yusuf's family consists of five members—two sisters and a brother—bound together in a beautiful bond. This family also has a proud history, as one of Yusuf's relatives was being martyred in the anti-autocracy movement of 2004. His sacrifice has placed their family in a position of unique honor. Yusuf's childhood was spent in this family and village environment, where stories of religion, education, and heroism constantly inspired him.
Detailed Description of the Incident of Martyrdom
August 5, 2024, is a deeply etched chapter in the history of Bangladesh. After sixteen long years of rule, Sheikh Hasina's government collapsed under the intensity of the student and public protests. On this day, every corner of the city was filled with public jubilation. This movement was a symbol of national liberation, and Yusuf Ali, a teenage student of Jessore Railway Station Madrasa, joined that liberation procession. On that morning of August 5th, Yusuf Ali, wearing new clothes and the new shoes his brother had bought him, set out for the procession with a heart full of enthusiasm and hope. Before leaving the house, he came to his mother and said, "Mom, I'm going to the procession. I'll be back by three." His mother's eyes were filled with worry, but seeing her son inspired by patriotism, she bid him farewell. Yusuf, with his mother's blessings, went out onto the street to join the victory procession. At approximately two o'clock in the afternoon, Yusuf met his middle brother, Yasin, at Chachra Checkpost. Amidst the crowd of the victory procession, they spoke for a few moments. Yasin advised him to return home, and Yusuf calmly agreed, saying, "Brother, I'll be back soon." But these were the last words between the two brothers. In the tumultuous crowd of that procession, Yusuf seemed to disappear.
In the afternoon, Yusuf's family received tragic news—the Zabeer Hotel had caught fire, and three boys were missing from there. Yusuf's family rushed there in anxiety, and began searching for him in the area adjacent to the Zabeer Hotel and in the hospitals. But no news was found.
At eight o'clock at night, they learned that several dead bodies had been brought to Jessore Sadar Hospital. With fear and worry, the family rushed there. However, Yusuf's face was so disfigured that he could not be recognized at first. Yet his brother Yasin, who had bought him new shoes a few days earlier, was able to identify his brother by those shoes. The moment was one of indescribable heartbreak for the family. Yusuf Ali never returned. The next day, on August 6, at 10 am, Shaheed Yusuf Ali was laid to rest forever after the funeral prayers at the local graveyard. In his gentle heart was the dream of becoming a Hafiz of the Quran, a strong determination to memorize the words of Allah. But that dream was never fulfilled. Yusuf Ali bid farewell forever, leaving behind his unfulfilled dream, his mother's tears, and the painful memories of his family. His was being martyred death was a symbol of deep grief not only for his family but for the entire country. This brave teenager sacrificed his life in the victory procession, remaining steadfast in his dream of a changed country, and stepped onto the path of eternity with prayers for a new day.
Personal Information of the Shaheed at a Glance
Name : Md. Yusuf Ali
Profession : Student. After passing the fifth grade, he was studying
: Hifz at Jessore Railway Station Madrasa. He had recently
: completed 9 paras of Hifz.
Date of Birth : 03//04/2009
Permanent and Current Address : Village: Chachra Dalmil, Union: Ward No. 5, Thana: Sadar, District: Jessore
Father : Md. Manik Hossain
Age : 50
Profession : Driver
Mother's Name : Shahina Akhtar, Profession: Housewife, Age: 45
Date of Injury and Martyrdom : August 5, 2024
Number of Family Members : 5
Number of Siblings : 2 sisters, 1 brother
: Md. Jibon, Age: 29, Profession: Tailoring Master
: Md. Yasin, Age 26, Profession: Driver
: Mahima Akhtar, Age: 11, Profession: Student
Proposal
Shaheed Yusuf Ali's father, Md. Manik, is a driver. His income mainly depends on his service, which is very limited for a family of five. They live in a rented house in the Dal Mill Para area, where even meeting their daily expenses has become difficult for them. Md. Manik's only son, Yusuf Ali, was being martyred for a free country. Help is needed to bring smiles back to the family's faces, to meet their basic needs, and to take responsibility for their future.