Sakibul Hasan Shakib

Sakibul Hasan Shakib was a rebellious teenager. He had a strong voice against the Awami's misrule. Moreover, standing by the side of endangered people was his nature. From the very beginning of the quota movement, Shakib was active. He could be seen at the forefront of the procession with a placard in his hand. The placard was written in red and black ink-
"Give life inside the corpse
Otherwise,
leave the throne"
Shaheed Sakibul Hasan Shakib was the only support of his family. His parents had the thought that their son would grow up to be a good man, get a job and take care of the family. Shaheed Sakibul Hasan Shakib was born on 27th November 2006 in Shankarpur, Jessore. He was studying at B M S Secondary School. His father, Md. Alal Uddin (46), is a laborer. His mother, Mosammat Shilpi Akter (39), is a housewife. His sister, Momtahina Tisa (14), is an 8th-grade student at Islamia Girls' School.
How he was martyred
The 2024 Quota Reform Movement will remain a significant chapter in the history of Bangladesh. It was a long-term and just struggle in which the young generation of the country took to the streets to re-establish their rights. The movement was renewed in June 2024 when the Supreme Court of Bangladesh ordered the reinstatement of the "Quota System". In this context, the student community and the general public took to the streets. Their demands were justified. They wanted an egalitarian social system where opportunities in jobs would be available based on merit and qualifications. When the government carried out brutal torture and genocide during the movement, the anti-discrimination movement of the students eventually turned into a movement to overthrow the government. In the face of intense movement, the Hasina government was forced to resign on August 5, 2024, and the whole country burst into joy. Victory processions were held in every neighborhood, district and sub-district across the country. A tragic fire accident took place during the victory procession of the students in Jessore. Where Sakibul Hasan Shakib was martyred.
Shakib, a student of B M S Secondary School, was a bright and brave student. Who dedicated himself to the service of humanity. This young man, who lived in the Shankarpur area of Jessore, dreamed of growing up and serving the country. But his dream came to an end in a tragic accident, when he risked his own life to save the lives of others.
Shakib was the only son in his family and his father had high hopes for him. His father, Md. Alal Uddin, was a laborer whose limited income made it difficult to meet the needs of the family, including his 8th-grade sister, but Shakib always wanted to support his family with his talent and hard work.
On August 5, 2024, at 10 am, Shakib joined the quota reform movement rally with his friends. While they were marching towards the city with the victory procession till noon, they learnt that a fire had broken out at Jabir Hotel in Jessore. Shakib and his friends quickly reached there. As soon as they heard shouts of "save us, save us" from the top of the hotel, Shakib, along with the rest of his friends, rushed to the rescue work. Shakib was very brave, so without fear he entered the hotel and was able to rescue some people. But the situation quickly worsened and he himself got trapped inside.
At one point, Shakib jumped out of the 1st floor. But by then, sixty percent of his body was burnt. He was quickly taken to Jessore Sadar Hospital in injured condition. After giving first aid there, he was transferred to the Burn Unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital. After being treated for four days in this extremely tragic condition, Shakib passed away on August 9 at 5:16 pm.
Friend's statement about the martyr
Naim, a friend present at the time of the incident, said, "We were all together. When we reached in front of Jabir, someone from above shouted save us, save us, he ran upstairs. He rescued several people. While undergoing treatment, Shakib told his friend, "When I went up to the sixth floor, at one point a gas cylinder blasted and I fell on the floor. Somehow, I came down and jumped out from the 1st floor.
Martyr's Identity at a Glance
Full Name : Sakibul Hasan Shakib
Occupation : Student
Address : Shankarpur, Jessore Municipality, Jessore
Date of Birth : 27/11/2006
Father : Md. Alal Uddin (46)
Father's Occupation : Laborer
Mother's Name : Shilpi Akter (39)
Mother's Occupation : Housewife
Martyr's Sister : Momtahina Tisa (14)
Occupation : Student
Family Income : 7000 Taka
Suggestions for the Martyr's Family
1. Arrange for a regular allowance for the martyr's family.
2. Help the father develop a small business.
3. Take responsibility for the sister's education.