Mokhlesur Rahman

Martyr Mokhlesur Rahman was born on September 14, 1999, in Hiranya Bari village, Sarishabari Thana, Jamalpur District. His father, Md. Habibur Rahman (65), was formerly a farmer, and his mother, Morium Begum (55), is a homemaker. Known as a poet and writer, Shaheed Mokhlesur Rahman used to send some money to his parents by doing odd jobs. Without informing anyone in the family, Mokhlesur Rahman joined the student movement in Dhaka city on July 17. That day, there was a clash between the police and the students. Mokhlesur Rahman was injured around 9:00 PM. He spoke to his father. He reassured his father, "Father, I am fine, nothing has happened to me. Please pray for me." This was his last conversation. The next day, July 18, Mokhlesur Rahman joined the movement again. However, this time he did not inform anyone at home. The family tried to find him but were unsuccessful. On July 20, the family confirmed that Martyr Mokhlesur Rahman had passed away. His burial was completed on July 21.
Context of Martyrdom
The martyr's father, Md. Habibur Rahman, was once a prosperous farmer. He dreamed of raising his sons and daughters by cultivating crops on his own land. To cover the educational expenses of his children, he sold all his land and became destitute. Shaheed Mokhlesur Rahman used to help his father by earning small amounts to support the family.
He joined the movement on July 17. Despite being injured, he joined the movement again the next day, July 18. After that, no news of him was available. On July 20, a phone call came to the anxious family from an unknown number. The person on the phone informed them that Mokhlesur Rahman was seriously injured and had a major head injury. The family was requested to come to the hospital. But after a while, another phone call came from the police station. A police SI informed them that Mokhlesur Rahman's body had been found on the banks of the Turag River in Tongi. Thus, a young, emerging poet and writer, Mokhlesur Rahman, was lost forever in the movement's procession.
Feelings of Relatives After Martyrdom
When the news of the death of the poet and writer Martyr Mokhlesur Rahman spread, a shadow of grief fell over the area. Father Habibur Rahman said, "I sold all my land to raise my son. And that son gave his life for the country. Now I have nothing, neither son nor land."
 
Special Information of the Martyr's Family
The martyr's father, Md. Habibur Rahman, was once a landowner. He sold all his land to educate his five children. Now he has no land and no income. Martyr Mokhlesur Rahman used to give some money to his father by earning small amounts. Now he has also passed away. His daughters are providing him with small amounts of financial assistance. With this, the family is barely managing. Daughters Razia (40), Raspia Sultana (38), son Motaleb Hossain (27), and Israt Jahan (22). All the children are highly educated, and many are employed.
Personal Information of the Shaheed at a Glance
Name: Mokhlesur Rahman
Father: Md. Habibur Rahman
Mother: Morium Begum
Date of Birth: September 14, 1999
Permanent and Present Address: Village: Hiranya Bari, Union: 8 No. Mahadan, Thana: Sarishabari, District: Jamalpur
Place of Injury: Azampur, Uttara, Dhaka
Time of Injury: July 17, 2024
Time and Place of Martyrdom: July 20 (Police reported the body was found on the banks of the Turag River in Tongi)
Killed by: Police bullets
Martyr's Graveyard: His own village, Hiranya Bari, Sarishabari, Jamalpur
Actions for the Martyr's Family
1. The residence needs to be renovated.
2. Arrange permanent income for the martyr's father.
Shaheed Mokhlesur Rahman's sacrifice will remain a painful memory for the people. This soldier of the anti-discrimination movement fought for the country until the last moment of his life. His contribution will be remembered with respect by the people of the country.