Md. Sabbir Hossain

Autocrats have no principles. Fascists have no compassion. They become ruthless and cruel in their pursuit of power. Their hearts are as hard as stone. They do not hesitate to kill. Shaheed Md. Sabbir Hossain was an innocent child, only 12 years old. He was born on September 1, 2012. His father is Md. Nur Alam, and his mother is Maksuda Begum.
Account of the Incident
Shaheed Md. Sabbir Hossain was a resilient child. Every day was a battle for him. Life itself was a battlefield. His life was cut short at the tender age of twelve. His life was taken by the Dhanmondi Thana police. A child was brutally murdered.
Sabbir and his mother's expenses were not covered by their father, as he had disappeared with his other family. Sabbir's mother and his three brothers formed a family of five. To support the family, ten-year-old Sabbir was forced to take on the responsibility. He had to find a way to earn a living two years before reaching adulthood. Sabbir sold balloons in front of the Abahani sports Ground every day. Sabbir's income sustained the family. Sabbir was a resilient warrior in the battle of life. Living was synonymous with struggling.
July 20th was the last day of his life. Like every other day, he was selling balloons. Then news of the anti-discrimination student movement arrived. The protesters around the Abahani Sports Ground resonated with the processions. Sabbir's young mind was awakened. Perhaps the news of the government's irregularities and corruption had also embittered his mind. The desire to rebel may have driven him to join the movement. Moments after joining, the government's henchmen became aggressive. They fired indiscriminately. Sabbir still held the bag of balloons in his hand.
Suddenly, a bullet made him bleed. The bullet hit his chest, face, and head. Sabbir Hossain collapsed instantly. The entire nation was horrified by the police's brutality. Protesters quickly took him to Suhrawardy Hospital. Defying all the doctors' efforts, Sabbir was martyred at 9:00 PM. The struggling life of child Sabbir came to an end. His death deeply affected the nation, the protesters, and the conscious public. He was buried at Mohammadpur Intellectuals' Graveyard after a funeral prayer on July 21st.
Relatives' Feelings
A young child, at an age when he should have been going to school, took on the responsibility of the family. He was only twelve years old. The responsibility of supporting his mother and three brothers fell on his shoulders. A remarkable thing. His brothers were also
ery young, aged 11, 5, and 3 respectively. Sabbir's mother and his neighbors were deeply saddened by his death. The family was in a state of utter despair. His mother felt nothing but emptiness in her eyes after her son's death. Sabbir was more conscientious and responsible than his age.
Neighbor Aslam said, "The family awareness of such a young boy surprised even the adults."
Family Conditions
The family is now devastated. Sabbir was their sole earner. The extremely poor family is sinking further into despair.
Profile of Shaheed Md. Sabbir Hossain
Name : Shaheed Md. Sabbir Hossain
Date of Birth : September 1, 2012
Father : Md. Nur Alam
Mother : Maksuda Begum
Occupation : Hawker at Abahani Sports Ground, Dhanmondi
Permanent Address : Choto Amtala, Nazirpur, Pirojpur
Current Address : House: Nurjahan's House, Aziz Khan Road, Mohammadpur, Dhaka
Location of Incident : Abahani Field, Dhanmondi
Perpetrator : Dhanmondi Thana Police
Time : July 20th, 8:30 PM
Death : July 20th, 9:00 PM, Suhrawardy Hospital
Burial : Mohammadpur Intellectuals' Graveyard
Recommendations
1. Arrange for permanent housing.
2. Provide his mother with employment opportunities.
3. Provide one-time financial assistance.
4. Arrange a monthly stipend.
5. Support the education of his younger brothers.