Md. Mahbubul Hasan

Md. Mahbubul Hasan was a brave and talented young man who dedicated himself to his country. He was born on March 15, 1999, in Charchandia village of Sonagazi Upazila, Feni district. He was the 4th of seven siblings. Known as a brilliant student from childhood, Masum achieved outstanding results in the Dakhil and Alim examinations. He passed Dakhil in 2014 from Sonagazi Islamia Kamil Madrasa and Alim in 2016 from Chittagong Alia Madrasa. Later, he completed his graduation from Chhagalnaiya Abdul Haque Degree College and got admitted to Masters at Chittagong College.
Masum was not only good at studies but also amiable and humble in his personal life. To earn a living, he planned to take business initiatives in addition to private tuition so that he could support his family. His father, Noman Hasan (deceased), was a social worker who passed away on May 27, 2023. His mother, Ferdous Ara Begum, is a housewife who, at the age of 55, is bearing the grief of losing her son.
Martyr Masum has four brothers and three sisters. Mahmudul Hasan (28) is an employee, Mahfuzul Hasan (26) has completed his Masters, and the youngest brother is a student of class XI. Among the three sisters, Asia Khatun is a housewife, Rabeya Basri and Saleha Khatun are also housewives. The family's financial condition was not good, and Masum had become the family's main source of hope.
On August 4, 2024, at 2:10 PM, Martyr Masum was attacked in Mohipal, Feni, led by Chhatra League leader Sajjad Hossain Antor. After the attack, he was taken to the hospital in critical condition, but he passed away on August 7 at 6 PM. His martyrdom plunged the entire area into mourning. Masum was buried in Sonagazi Upazila of Feni, where his grave will forever remain an example of patriotism. His sacrifice will be an inspiration not only for his family but for the entire nation.
Description of the Incident
Mahbubul Hasan Masum was a brave and patriotic youth who actively participated in the movement for the country, loving his country and fighting for the rights of the people. While living in Charchandia village of Sonagazi Upazila, Feni district, he regularly came to the Mohipal area of Feni and joined the ongoing movement. He believed that it was the moral responsibility of every citizen to struggle for the just demands and the right to freedom from all discrimination in the field of education. But August 4, 2024, was the last day of his life, when he was brutally murdered.
That afternoon, Masum went out with a procession in Mohipal, Feni. During the movement, Chhatra League terrorists, along with the police, attacked the procession. Bullets were fired like rain in the procession. Three bullets fired from the gun of Sajjad Hossain Antor, the president of ward no. 16 of Chhatra League, hit Masum's head. He fell on the spot due to the bullet injuries, and his life ended there. Masum's big dreams came to a halt; his struggling life came to an end. He was laid to rest forever as a brave warrior who fought for the country along with trying to build his own dreams and his family's future.
Immediately after the attack, he was taken to Chittagong Medical College Hospital. Despite all efforts to save him for three days, Masum breathed his last on August 7, 2024, at 5 pm while undergoing treatment. As soon as the news of his death spread, a shadow of grief fell among his family, relatives, and locals. Everyone was heartbroken by the loss of such a talented and promising young man.
After Masum's death, his body was brought to his village home, Charchandia, Sonagazi, from Chittagong by ambulance on the night of August 7. A heartbreaking scene was created throughout the village that night. Relatives and neighbors bid farewell to Masum with tearful and sorrowful hearts. The next day, August 8, his first funeral was held at 9 am at Sonagazi Mohammad Chaber Government Pilot High School grounds. Thousands of people participated in the funeral, expressing their grief for this young martyr. Later, after the second funeral in front of Charchandia Sobhania Mosque, he was buried forever in the family graveyard of the village.
Mahbubul Hasan Masum's sacrifice is a huge loss not only for his family but also for the entire nation. The entire area is mourning the death of such a patriotic youth, and his memory will live forever in the hearts of the people.
Case Related Information
A case has been filed in connection with the killing of Md. Mahbubul Hasan (Masum) in the firing by Awami League leaders and activists during the anti-discrimination student movement in Mohipal, Feni. In the face of public outcry, a case has been filed against 162 people, including the fugitive dictator killer Sheikh Hasina, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and 400-500 unnamed persons. This case was filed at Feni Model Police Station by Mohammad Mahmudul Hasan, brother of the deceased student Mahbubul Hasan Masum.
How is his family?
Shaheed Masum's family is living in extreme hardship. Masum carried the huge responsibility of this fatherless family on his shoulders. He used to tutor to manage his own studies as well as support the family. The other brothers in the family are also somehow managing their lives by working and tutoring. It is difficult for Masum's mother to bear the grief of losing her son. She is almost insane after losing her hope, educated, promising young son.
Statements/Feelings of Relatives and Friends about the Martyr
Regarding Shaheed Masum, his elder brother Mahfuzul Hasan said, "Masum was an entrepreneur. He came to Feni to do business to support his family along with his studies. He was very pious and humble. He was studying for a Masters at Chittagong College. He was the fourth of four brothers and three sisters. Last Sunday (August 4), Masum took the national flag wrapped around his chest to the student-public procession of the anti-discrimination quota movement in Feni from morning. Around 1 pm, my brother was shot in the head in the indiscriminate firing by terrorist student and youth league activists and fell to the ground. Later, people rescued him and first admitted him to Feni General Hospital. From there, he was admitted to Chittagong Medical College Hospital, where he died under treatment."
Description of the Family's Economic Condition
The family of Shaheed Md. Mahbubul Hasan is currently living in extreme financial hardship. After losing his father, the responsibility of the family was on Mahbubul Hasan. For this large family of four brothers and three sisters, he used to manage expenses by tutoring alongside his studies. In his absence, one of the remaining brothers is working, and the others are somehow managing their studies and family expenses by tutoring, but that is not enough.
The condition of Mahbubul Hasan's mother is the most tragic. She is almost insane with grief after losing her son. His mother is breaking down every moment with the pain of losing her child, and the family is plagued by financial crisis. The financial hardship of this family is heartbreaking; which expresses an unspoken heartfelt appeal for the compassion and support of the society.
 
Personal Information of the Shaheed at a Glance
Name: Md. Mahbubul Hasan
Date of Birth and Age: March 15, 1999 (Age: 25 years)
Native District: Feni
Profession: Private Tutor
Father: Md. Noman Hossain (Deceased, May 27, 2023)
Mother: Ferdous Ara Begum (Housewife, Age: 55 years)
Permanent Address: Village: Charchandia, Union: Charchandia, Thana/Upazila: Sonagazi, District: Feni
Current Address: Area: Muradpur, Thana: Panchlaish, District: Chattogram
Family Details:
Brother 1: Mahmudul Hasan (Age: 28), Job: Kohinoor Foods and Consumer Products, Educational Qualification: LLB
Brother 2: Mahfuzul Hasan (Age: 26), Educational Qualification: Masters from Chattogram University
Brother 3: (Age: 20), Student, Class XI, Baitush Sharif Madrasa
Sister 1: Asia Khatun (Age: 50), Housewife
Sister 2: Rabeya Basri (Age: 30)
Sister 3: Saleha Khatun (Age: 32), Housewife
Family's Financial Condition: Insolvent
Incident Details:
Time of Injury: August 4, 2024, Sunday, 2:10 PM
Attacker: Sajjad Hossain Antor, Chhatra League Leader, Ward 16
Date and Time of Martyrdom: August 7, 2024, 6:00 PM
Place of Martyrdom: Mohipal, Feni
Place of Burial: Sonagazi, Feni
Grave's GPS Location: 22°50′23.0″N 91°22′43.9″E
Current Location of the Martyr's Grave: Family Graveyard, Charchandia, Sonagazi, Feni
 
Proposals
The martyr's family needs cooperation. Shaheed Md. Mahbubul Hasan, who sacrificed everything for the country. His family is currently facing a difficult situation. The following proposals are for the rehabilitation of the members of the martyr's family and the improvement of their living standards:
Proposal-1: The current residence of the martyr's family is unhealthy and invisible. It is very important to arrange a suitable residence for them to live in a safe and healthy environment. Ensuring sustainable and secure housing will keep the family mentally at peace and able to live.
Proposal-2: It would be helpful if a business establishment could be created for the brothers. If a small business establishment can be set up for the brothers of Shaheed Md. Mahbubul Hasan, their economic self-reliance can be established. Through small businesses according to the demands and opportunities of the local market, they will be able to earn their livelihood and be able to end the poverty of the family.
Proposal-3: Arranging jobs for the brothers. If suitable jobs can be arranged for the brothers of the martyr's family, the financial crisis of the family will be greatly reduced. If initiatives are taken to create jobs for them in the public and private sectors, they will be able to build a stable life for themselves and their families.
If the above proposals are implemented, the family of Shaheed Md. Mahbubul Hasan will be able to start living a normal life again. Standing by them and helping them is a moral responsibility.