Md. Sumon Hasan

On March 12, 2003, Md. Sumon Hasan, a freedom fighter of '24, was born, illuminating the home of Md. Billal Hossain and Mosa. Swapna Begum Swara, residents of Charpara Mondol Bari in Shahbazpur village, Sadar Upazila, Jamalpur District. The martyr's father was a day laborer. His loving mother had passed away. Due to financial hardship, he grew up in his village under the loving care of his parents and the guidance of elders. Although he was interested in education from childhood, he had to leave school due to financial constraints. Later, this freedom-loving national hero supported his family by engaging in various jobs. After becoming an adult, he joined a garment factory in Savar, the capital, on a low salary. He dreamed of arranging quality medical treatment for his father with his own earnings. The martyr's father is physically very ill. He is unable to move. He has blast injuries. The martyr's dream has turned into a nightmare for his family. Mr. Billal Hossain's tragic story seems to have no end.
The Tragic Context of July-August
July 14: After her visit to China, Sheikh Hasina declared protesting students to be the grandchildren of Razakars in a press conference. In protest, slogans arose in various halls of Dhaka University around 9:00 PM: "Who are you? Who am I? Razakar! Razakar!"
July 16: Abu Sayeed in Rangpur, Wasim, Shanto, Faruk in Chattogram, and Sabuj Ali and Shahjahan in Dhaka were martyred by police gunfire. Saddam said to the protesters, "We will see how much rice is in how much paddy (How to deal with them)."
July 17: Ordinary students declared Dhaka University and other universities in the country 'politics-free' by expelling Chhatra League leaders and activists. The students' coffin procession at Dhaka University was disrupted by police tear gas shells and sound grenades. Student protests, road blockades, funeral prayers in absentia, coffin processions, and repeated clashes and chases occurred in various parts of the country. The Prime Minister addressed the nation at 7:30 PM.
July 26: 'Block raids' are being conducted by dividing areas. Nationwide operations. At least 555 cases across the country. The number of arrests is 6,264. DB Harun's terrorists’ forces in plain clothes picked up student leaders from hospitals.
July 27: 9,121 people arrested in 11 days. People are homeless in fear. DB Harun continues to arrest and torture student leaders.
July 29: In a meeting of the 14-party alliance led by the killer Hasina, a decision was made to ban Jamaat-Shibir for their direct role in the student movement. Students again protested in various campuses due to DB Harun's forced statement.
July 31: Students observed the 'Remembering Our Heroes' program. Students continued to build public opinion in favor of the 9-point demands. Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader faced criticism from former Chhatra League leaders.
August 1: The government issued a notification banning Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Chhatrashibir for their role in the student-public movement. DB released six coordinators.
August 2: Students and the public held mass processions across the country demanding the realization of the 9-point demands. 3 people were martyred by police gunfire. The situation became tense again.
August 4: Awami terrorists attacked student-public protest processions across the country, including the capital, Dhaka. On this day, police and Awami terrorists fired at students.
The army also fired in several places. 130 people were martyred across the country. Students and the public announced a long march to Dhaka the next day.
August 5: At 12:00 PM, police and the army left the streets of Shahbagh. At 1:00 PM, people learned that Hasina had fled to India. People across the country danced and sang in all streets. They distributed sweets in alleys and embraced each other saying "Eid Mubarak like the celebrations of Eid." People prostrated on the streets and thanked Allah. Students and the public broke all the statues of the autocrat Mujib at various intersections. August 6: A new horizon dawned in Bangladesh. A wave of peace swept across the country.
How He Was Martyred
On August 5, 2024, Sumon Hasan participated in the long march with students and the public in the Savar area of the capital. When the procession reached Thana Road, the murderous police and Awami terrorists attacked the protesters from all sides with domestic weapons and bullets. Countless people lost their lives that day due to the cannibalistic police gunfire. Despite the rain of bullets, thousands of people took the procession forward. Sumon's voice echoed with various slogans of the autocrat's fall.
Hundreds of people were injured and fell on the streets due to the intense impact of tear gas and bullets. The alleys of the capital and the entire country became bloody battlefields with piles of corpses. 4:00 PM. The murderous cannibal police and Hasina's terrorists were firing one bullet after another. Suddenly, a loud noise shook the surroundings. The bullet fired by the murderer pierced the chest of the spirited Sumon Hasan. A bullet hit his spine. He fell unconscious to the ground in an instant.
Due to the intense gunfire of the cannibals, passersby did not dare to take him to the hospital. As a result, Martyr Bir Muktijoddha Md. Sumon Hasan passed away at the feet of the Almighty Allah on the spot. The family received the news late. Around 12:00 AM, the martyr's body was recovered and taken to his village home in Jamalpur District. The martyr's father, Mr. Billal Hossain, broke down in tears at the sudden death of his only son. Sumon and Bithi were siblings close in age.
The sister, devastated by the loss of her brother, cried uncontrollably. The next morning, on August 6, 2024, the funeral of this great hero was completed in the presence of thousands of people. Then, Shaheed Sumon's body was buried in the local graveyard of his village. Thousands of young people have sacrificed their lives, liberating the country without thinking about their families. We must never forget to value their sacrifice.
Personal Information of the Shaheed at a Glance
Name: Md. Sumon Hasan
Age: 21,
Profession: Garment Worker
Father: Md. Billal Hossain, Age: 60,
Ill Mother: Deceased: Swapna Begum Swara
Permanent Address: District: Jamalpur, Upazila: Sadar, Village: Shahbazpur, Neighborhood: Charpara, Mondol Bari
Current Address: Same
Time and Place of Martyrdom: August 05, 2024, Savar, Thana Road, Dhaka
Killed by: Police gunfire
Martyr's Graveyard: Local graveyard of his village
Sister: Mosammat Bithi Akhtar, Age: 19, (Married)
Amount of Assets: An incomplete two-room tin house on residential land
Proposals
1. The martyr's father could be helped with medical expenses. He is suffering from blast injuries.
2. The martyr's father could be given a shop as a gift to generate income.
3. The family has taken a loan of seventy thousand taka for the sister's wedding ceremony. Assistance could be provided to repay the loan.
4. The martyr's family could be given monthly or one-time assistance.