Md. Mosleh Uddin

Martyr Hafiz Mosleh Uddin
Left Behind His Wife and Children
Mosleh Uddin operated a rented laundry shop, Madina Laundry, located in the alley of Atiq Mosque in Bansree Residential Area, Dhaka. He was the son of late Hanif Mia from the Gojaria village in Lalmohan Upazila, Bhola District. Born on December 29, 1990, to his mother Rokeya Begum, Mosleh Uddin grew up in a humble household. His father was a day laborer. He was taught the Holy Quran by his father and completed Hifzul Quran at a local madrasa before stepping into his professional life.Financial Situation
At one point, his father used to manage a village market, but it was lost due to river erosion, and their family home was washed away. This left Hanif Mia destitutes. In search of a livelihood, he moved with his son to a rented house in the capital. It was here that the martyr was born, along with another sibling. The family faced extreme hardship due to the loss of their livelihood and ancestral property.
Years Passed, Responsibilities Fell upon Hafiz Mosleh Uddin. After many years, the responsibility of the family fell on Hafiz Mosleh Uddin. He borrowed five lakh Taka and rented a laundry shop in the Banshree area. His mother, Rokeya Begum, began managing the household with the earnings from her son's work. Later, Hafiz Mosleh entered into marriage with Nasreen Akhter. They had a child, but their happiness was marred by the arrival of their only son, Affan, who was born with a disability. The household, struggling with poverty, was further burdened with constant worry.
Details of His Martyrdom
On July 19, 2024, Hafiz Mosleh Uddin left his home at 12 PM, heading toward his workplace, Madina Laundry. Meanwhile, thousands of students from the anti-discrimination student movement were blocking the streets on Rampura-Demra Road. The police and Awami League-affiliated forces began indiscriminately shooting and throwing tear gas at the protesters. Amid this chaos, Hafiz Mosleh Uddin heard the adhan (call to prayer) for Jumu'ah (Friday prayer) from the mosque. After closing his shop, he went to the mosque, performed his prayers, and came out. He joined the protesters on the streets, where an unfortunate incident occurred. At 2:30 PM, a police bullet struck his chest, and he fell to the ground, bleeding heavily, staining his white attire with blood.
He was taken to Banshree Faraji Hospital, but doctors confirmed his death. Upon hearing the news, his wife, Nasreen Akhter, broke down in tears with their disabled son. His mother mourned her son’s tragic death. Due to the ongoing unrest, the police station was ineffective, and no post-mortem or case was filed. His body was buried in the East Rampura Mollabari Graveyard.
Heartbreaking Situation
Nasreen Akhter, the widow of Mosleh Uddin, is expecting another child. She has no idea how she will cope with the days ahead. Affan, their 10-year-old son, is disabled and requires expensive medication every month. The family now faces severe financial hardship, having lost their only earner. The future of the family seems uncertain, with no clear way to manage the medical expenses of their son.
Hafiz Mosleh Uddin’s mother, an elderly woman, still looks out the window, hoping that her son will return, calling out, “Mother, open the door, I’m home.”
Opinions of Loved Ones
According to his brother, Mosleh Uddin was a kind-hearted man who always tried to protect any entrusted goods properly. He lived on modest earnings from his halal work and always tried to pray in the mosque five times a day. He was friendly and had good relations with his neighbors. A local shopkeeper, Mintu, shared, "Mosleh Uddin was a very pious, kind, and innocent man. His tragic death during the anti-discrimination movement has been widely discussed in the Banshree and East Rampura areas."
Personal Information of the Martyr at a Glance
Name : Martyr Mosleh Uddin
Profession : Laundry businessman, Rent-operated shop, Madina Laundry
Date of Birth & Age : December 29, 1990, 34 years
Date of Martyrdom : July 19, 2024, Friday, around 2:45 PM
Place of Martyrdom : In front of East West University
Burial Place : East Rampura Mollabari Quiet Graveyard
Permanent Address : Village: Gojaria, Pangasia, District: Bhola
Father : Late Hanif Mia
Mother : Mrs. Rokeya Begum
Home & Property Status : Submerged due to river erosion
Children : 1. Affan (Disabled), Relationship: Son, Age: 10
Wife : Nasreen Akhter, Age: 32, Profession: Housewife
Recommendations
Permanent housing for the family is needed.
The martyr's disabled son may be entitled to a stipend.
The family could receive monthly or one-time financial assistance.