Md. Mahbub Alam

Martyr Md. Mahbubul Alam was born on January 19, 2005, in Taragarh village, Chaitankhila Union, Sherpur District. His father, Md. Miraj Ali, has mental health issues, and his mother, Mahfuza Khatun, is a homemaker. Martyr Mahbub Alam was the fourth of five siblings. This talented student was an eleventh-grade student at Syedpur Government College. Highly interested in technology, Martyr Mahbub was the coordinator of the Jelar Haat Power Project of the ICT Division. After completing a web design course from UYLab in Dhaka, he established himself as a freelancer.
He earned a significant income through web design development and training, which he used to cover his educational expenses and support his family. He also worked as a coordinator on the Uttarai Herpower project, which played a special role in empowering women. He worked as the coordinator and trainer for JB Ice Breaker, an organization. He received recognition from various institutions at different times for his work. He received recognition for participating in the Youth Code Change Capacity Building Training organized by USAID. He also participated in a training camp organized by the Bangladesh Roller Skating Federation from March 20 to 26, 2018. When the anti-discrimination student movement began in the country, he actively participated in it. He contributed to the peaceful movement by organizing students, gathering classmates, and other means. On August 4, 2024, during a clash between students and the police, Mahbub and four other students were killed when a magistrate's car drove recklessly into the crowd.
Context of Martyrdom
In July, in protest against the killing of unarmed students in the anti-quota reform movement, an anti-discrimination movement was ongoing across the country from the beginning of the month. On August 4, 2024, this movement was also taking place in Sherpur city. Mahbub Alam actively participated in it. He left his house at ten in the morning and went to his IT lab, and around three in the afternoon, he joined the protest with his student friends. There, he and his classmates distributed water to the students and chocolates to the police. Then, around three-thirty in the afternoon, the Chhatra League started firing in front of the Kharampur warehouse. At one point during the shooting, the protesters tried to retreat in fear of their lives. At this time, a speeding car belonging to the Sadar Upazila Magistrate entered the anti-discrimination student movement procession and ran over several students before fleeing. Two students were injured in this incident. One of them was Mahbub Alam, and the other was Sabuj Mia (19), son of Md. Azhar Ali from Purba Rupar Para village, Khariakajirchar Union, Sreebardi Upazila. When Mahbub Alam was taken to Sherpur Hospital, he died at 4:30 PM. A short while later, the second person injured in the car accident also died.
Feelings of Relatives After Martyrdom
Martyr Mahbub was the sole breadwinner of his family. He provided economic support to his family through his earnings. He was responsible for covering the educational expenses of his younger siblings and running the household. His relationship with his mother was very sincere. After Mahbub's death, his mother said, "My son did not commit any crime, why was he run over and killed?" The family is living in a helpless state after this incident. The martyr's uncle, Aktar Ali, said, "Mahbub was a very good boy, he studied. He was martyred while at college. He took care of the family. Martyr Mahbub's father is mentally ill. I want justice for the killing of Martyr Mahbub. Everyone saw the tragedy as the magistrate run him over with the car. We want proper justice for his killer."
Special Information of the Martyr's Family
Martyr Mahbub's family consists of his parents, two sisters, and a younger brother. His father has mental health issues, and his mother is a homemaker. Mr. Mazharul Islam, Martyr Mahbub's elder brother, runs a fruit business. His two sisters are married, and his younger sister, Sabiha, is an SSC examinee. The elder brother runs a fruit business and is a fourth-year honors student. Due to his father's illness, the two brothers were the breadwinners of the family.
Personal Information of the Shaheed at a Glance
Name: Martyr Md. Mahbub Alam
Father: Md. Miraj Ali
Mother: Mahfuza Khatun
Date of Birth: January 19, 2005
Permanent and Current Address: Village: Taragarh, Union: Chaitankhila, Thana: Sherpur Sadar, District: Sherpur
Place of Injury: Kharampur Warehouse, in front of Ideal School
Time of Injury: August 4, 2024, 3:30 PM
Time and Place of Martyrdom: August 4, 4:30 PM
Killed by: The Upazila Magistrate's car intentionally driven into students, causing the accident.
Martyr's Graveyard: His own village, Taragarh.
Actions for the Martyr's Family
1. The martyr's family could be provided with a one-time grant.
2. Arrange a monthly financial grant for the martyr's mother.
3. Help the martyr's younger brother to continue his education.
4. Help to construct the house.