Md. Abdul Motaleb

Shaheed Abdul Motaleb was known for his sharp intellect, humility, and polite demeanor from a young age. He was an eighth-grade student. He was born on December 7, 2010, into a respectable Muslim family in Bara Noazpur, Begumganj Thana, Noakhali District. His father, Md. Md. Abdul Matin (47), was a day laborer, and his mother, Jahanara Begum (37), was a homemaker. He had a younger brother, Abdullah Al Muntasir (03), and an elder sister who was married. Md. Abdul Matin moved from his village to Dhaka city with the dream of providing his son with a higher education. Upon arriving in Dhaka, they resided in a rented house. As a day laborer, he managed his family with the limited income he earned through daily work. Being the sole breadwinner, the entire family depended on his income.
Mother's Dreams Remain Unfulfilled
The fascist government was overthrown through the July-August 2024 mass uprising. Students initiated the anti-discrimination student movement against the irrational verdict to uphold the quota system in employment. Students continued their peaceful movement from the beginning. The autocratic government used the Awami-Jubo League and the autocratic government's police force to thwart their legitimate demands. After July 17th, innocent students were brutally beaten by the Awami Police League, Jubo League, and Chhatra League. Due to the inhumane torture and human rights violations against students, the student movement gradually transformed into a student-public movement. Countless students and citizens were martyred in the July-August mass uprising. Shaheed Abdul Motaleb was one of those martyrs.
Shaheed Abdul Motaleb played an active role in the anti-discrimination student movement from the very beginning. On August 4th, 2024, like every other day, he left his house around 5:00 PM with his friends and elder brothers to join the procession in response to the anti-discrimination student movement call at Dhanmondi Jigatala. On one side was the legitimate movement of students and citizens, and on the other side was the attack by Awami terrorists and the police force. To suppress the legitimate movement of students and citizens, the government unleashed its terrorist forces, the Awami League, Jubo League, and Chhatra League. They participated in the attack alongside the police, wearing helmets and carrying domestic and foreign weapons. The autocratic government's police fired indiscriminately at the students and citizens from the front with all their might. Not only that, sound grenades and rubber bullets were also fired from helicopters. Snipers targeted and shot at students and citizens from the rooftops of various residences. Shaheed Abdul Motaleb became a victim of a terrible clash.
Shaheed Abdul Motaleb was caught in the combined sound grenade attack by Awami terrorists and the police. A bullet pierced his chest, and he immediately collapsed on the street. Amidst heavy police firing, his colleagues risked their lives to rescue Shaheed Motaleb in an injured state. He was taken to Sikder Medical Hospital, but by then, he had passed away. Later, students took his body to Shaheed Minar, where his funeral prayer was held.
Shaheed Abdul Motaleb was buried in his family graveyard in Begumganj, Noakhali, his home village. Shaheed Abdul Motaleb's parents dreamed that their son would study engineering and serve the family and the country. No one could accept his sudden death. His friends and neighbors were deeply saddened by his demise. His death marked the end of an era. Shaheed Abdul Motaleb was a promising young man whose talent was evident not only in football but also in his education. His death caused irreparable damage not only to his family but also to his school, his playmates, and the entire society. Although Shaheed Abdul Motaleb has left us forever, his ideals, his humility, and his struggle will live on in our hearts forever.
Neighbor's Sentiments about the Martyr
Md. Maruf Hossain Milon, a neighbor of Shaheed Abdul Motaleb said, "Shaheed Motaleb was very bright from childhood." He was used to greet and respect elders. He actively participated in the movement with his colleagues. He used to pray regularly. Those who killed him should be brought to justice quickly, and his family should be provided with financial assistance.
A Glimpse of the Shaheed's Personal Information
Occupation : Student
Date of Birth : December 7, 2010
Father : Md. Abdul Matin, Day Laborer
Mother : Jahanara Begum, Homemaker
Date and Location of Injury : August 4, 2024, Jigatala, Dhanmondi
Date and Time of Martyrdom : August 4, 2024, 6:00 PM
Permanent Address : Village: Bara Noazpur, Union: Ward No. 5, Thana: Begumganj,
District: Noakhali
Current Address : House: 63/A, Thana: Hazaribagh, Dhaka
Recommendations for the Family
1. His father is a day laborer working in a tannery. One-time financial assistance can be provided to him for starting a tannery business.
2. Regular monthly financial assistance can be provided.