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Incident Details & Martyrdom Narrative
Md. Mamun Hossain, date of birth 05-12-1996, is a professional driver. His father's name is Md. Abdul Matin and his mother's name is Fatema Khatun. Mamun's permanent address is Jial village in Sadar police station of Noakhali district, where his union is Binodpur. He currently resides in the neighborhood of Habibullah Bepari's house, which is located in the Jial area of the same police station. Mamun's life has been shaped by his family and profession, and he is a familiar face to the people of the area.
Description of the Incident
Mamun was martyred on July 19th: He left the mosque after praying Asr prayer in the Azadpara area under the Mohakhali flyover. At that time, the Mohakhali area was a battlefield. An unequal war. On one side, the unarmed students and the public and on the other side, armed police, Awami Jubo League, and Chhatra League terrorists. The students' movement began in early July. The anti-quota movement. The autocratic ruler Hasina ignored the logical demand. On July 14/15, the Chhatra League attacked the university. Awami terrorists beat them mercilessly at Raju Vashkarja (Sculpture) and TSC. They molested the female students brutally.
Background
On July 19, the students called for a 'Complete Shutdown' program. The 'Complete Shutdown' or general strike program of the students caused widespread clashes, attacks, vandalism, shootings, arson, and loss of life in the capital Dhaka. The entire city of Dhaka was terrified by the Awami terror. Widespread protests, clashes, and violence continued in various districts of the country. 119 people were martyred in the brutal shooting by the police and BGB. On this day, the movement turned into a mass movement. There were more people from various walks of life on the streets than students.
Needless to say, the capital Dhaka was more volatile than the whole country. Jatrabari, Uttara, Rampura-Badda, Science Lab, Mirpur 1 & 10, Mohakhali, Mohammadpur, and Savar in Dhaka were the main hotspots and epicenters of the movement. A curfew was imposed across the country at night, and the army was deployed. All internet services were completely shut down. As a result, the entire country was plunged into information darkness.
How He Became a Martyr
Md. Mamun Hossain was martyred on July 19. At that time, the police were shooting at the protesters in Mohakhali. Mamun came out of the mosque after offering Asr prayers. A bullet pierced him. Local people quickly took him to the hospital. He passed away the next day at 3 am. Shahid Md. Mamun Hossain was taken to his village home. After the funeral, he was buried in the graveyard of his village.
Family Condition
Shahid Mamun's family is a middle-class family. He himself used to drive. His father and two brothers are also drivers. Their income supported the family. His younger brother is a grocer. They live in a joint family. Shahid Mamun has a young son. His wife and child live at her father's house.
Relatives' Feelings
According to the martyr's elder uncle, Mamun was a good man. He never had any quarrels with anyone. If there was any argument about any issue, he would calmly handle it. No one would easily argue with Mamun about any issue. Because Mamun spoke in a gentle voice. Mamun was a gentleman. He was religious. He followed the rules and regulations of Islam. He had no political conflicts with anyone. He fulfilled his family responsibilities. I want justice for his murder.
Personal Information of the Shaheed at a Glance
Name: Shahid Md. Mamun Hossain
Birth: 05-12-1996
Father: Md. Abdul Matin
Mother: Fatema Khatun
Current and Permanent Address: Village: Jial, Union: Binodpur, Thana: Sadar, District: Noakhali
Total Family Members: Joint family, wife and one son (age: 4 years)
Date, Place and Assailant of Injury: Injured by police bullet in Mohakhali on July 19
Place and Time of Death: Died in hospital the next day at 3 am
Grave: His area
Proposals
1. It would be better if the martyr's wife could be given a job.
2. A monthly allowance can be given for the maintenance of his infant son.
3. Steps should be taken to provide him with a business to study.
4. A one-time grant should be given.