Zobaid Hossain Emon

To uphold the democratic system in his beloved birthland, Bangladesh, young Emon sacrificed his life. His full name is Shaheed Zobaid Hossain Emon. Shaheed Emon was a bright student of the 4th grade. He studied at Darun Nazat Islamia Madrasa. Despite being a 4th-grade student, he was an exceptionally intelligent and clever boy. His father, Md. Kanchan Mia, was a van driver. His mother, Johura Khatun, is a homemaker. Shaheed Emon's family came to Dhaka from Kishoreganj 25 years ago. His father's dream was to educate his children or arrange a good job in Dhaka. Shaheed Emon was following his parents' dreams. He was a unique boy among all the students of his madrasa, standing out from the others. From a young age, he was a very courageous boy. From childhood, Emon was very aware of right and wrong, justice and injustice. He tried to offer prayers in the mosque every time. The dream his father had for him had just begun to materialize. However, it could not progress. The Police League, Awami League, Tokai League, terrorist league, and Jubo League militants did not allow that dream to be fulfilled. The family is now grieving his loss. Bangladesh has been deprived of the honesty and integrity of a young boy like Emon.
The Child Sacrificed His Life to Protect the Country
To uphold the democratic system in his beloved motherland, Bangladesh, young Emon sacrificed his life. His full name is Shaheed Zobaid Hossain Emon. Shaheed Emon was a bright student of the 4th grade. He studied at Darun Nazat Islamia Madrasa. Despite being a 4th-grade student, he was an exceptionally intelligent and clever boy. His father, Md. Kanchan Mia, was a van driver. His mother, Johura Khatun, is a homemaker. Shaheed Emon's family came to Dhaka from Kishoreganj 25 years ago. His father's dream was to educate his children or arrange a good job in Dhaka. Shaheed Emon was following his parents' dreams. He was a unique boy among all the students of his madrasa, standing out from the others. From a young age, he was a very courageous boy. From childhood, Emon was very aware of right and wrong, justice and injustice. He tried to offer prayers in the mosque every time. The dream his father had for him had just begun to materialize. However, it could not progress. The police league, Awami League, Tokai League, terrorist league, and Jubo League militants did not allow that dream to be fulfilled. The family is now grieving his loss. Bangladesh has been deprived of the honesty and integrity of a young boy like Emon.
Description of the Incident Related to the Martyr
Shaheed Emon was a 14-year-old boy. Although a child in terms of age, his intellect, ethics, integrity, and knowledge of right and wrong were quite mature.
The terrorist forces of the killer Hasina, the police league, were conducting a nationwide crackdown. Dhaka and other divisions were stained with blood. Lives had to be given from infants to the elderly. Bullets, tear gas, pellet guns, and rubber bullets could not stop them. The killer Hasina's terrorist forces had embarked on a mission to indiscriminately kill hundreds of people. Yet, the brave sons of this country did not back down. They did not turn their backs. Shaheed Emon became a part of this.
July 19, 2024, was a Friday. When the call for Jumu'ah prayer was given, Shaheed Emon took a bath, put on his Punjabi and pajamas, and went to pray with joy and enthusiasm. Who knew that this would be the last prayer for this child? He would join others in chanting the slogan, "Quota or merit? Merit, merit."
After the Jumu'ah prayer, a protest procession of students and citizens started from in front of the graveyard mosque adjacent to the Ray Bazaar area in Mohammadpur. Little Emon and his friends joined the procession. When the procession reached in front of Allah Karim Mosque, the terrorist forces started attacking. They not only fired bullets, tear gas, and pellet guns from below, but the police and RAB terrorists unleashed by the bloodthirsty Hasina also fired bullets from the sky. Bullets started raining down. While the protesters took shelter in the vicinity to save their lives, some protesters were shot.
The time was approximately 3:30 PM. Shaheed Emon was shot from a helicopter. The bullet entered through the left ear and exited through the right jaw. The locals rescued the wounded boy. He was quickly taken to Ibn Sina Hospital in Dhanmondi. Due to severe bleeding, this innocent boy was martyred around 7:30 PM. He had not even reached the age to commit a crime. Yet, the fascist, killer, and anti-humanity Hasina's terrorist forces killed him. Shaheed Abu Emon sacrificed himself for the country. He showed the way to the people of Bangladesh. His sacrifice led to the fall of the killer Hasina on the 5th. Shaheed Emon will remain a shining star forever.
Current Economic Condition of the Martyr's Family
Shaheed Zubayer Hossain Emon's father has no movable or immovable property. He lives in a rented house in a slum. He is a van driver by profession. They came to Dhaka from Kishoreganj district. They have been living in Dhaka for 25 years. Among his four children, the eldest son, Muhammad Jihad (21), is a Laguna helper. The eldest daughter, Swarna Akhter Kansi (19), is married, and the youngest daughter, Subarna Akhter Borna (12), is a 4th-grade student. It is very difficult to manage the family with the limited income of the eldest son and the father.
Statements/Feelings of Relatives and Friends about the Martyr
According to Shaheed Zubayer Hossain Emon's (14) friend, he was a very good boy. He used to go to the mosque for every prayer. He would be the first to arrive at the mosque to offer Jumu'ah prayer on Friday. As he studied in a madrasa, he would greet and respect elders from a young age. He was quite skilled in cricket and football. Emon used to talk to everyone with a smile and a polite demeanor. (His friend-Md. Sujan).
Personal Information of the Shaheed at a Glance
Full Name : Zobaid Hossain Emon
Date of Birth : February 3, 2011
Father's Name, Age, Occupation : Md. Kanchan Mia, 40, Van Driver
Mother's Name, Age, Occupation : Johura Khatun, 36, Homemaker
Family Members : Five
Number of Siblings : Two brothers, two sisters
w Elder Brother: Jihad Hossain, Age: 21, Occupation: Laguna Helper
w Elder Sister: Swarna Akhter Kanshi, Age: 19, Occupation: Homemaker
w Shaheed Zobaid Hossain Emon
w Younger Sister: Subarna Akhter Borna, Age: 12, Occupation: Student, Grade: 4th
Education : 4th Grade
Current Address : 32/11, Sultanganj, Area: Makeup Khan Road, Thana: Mohammadpur
District: Dhaka
Permanent Address : Kishoreganj
Assailant : Government Security Forces' bullets fired from a helicopter
Location of Incident : In front of Mohammadpur Allah Karim Mosque
Time of Injury : July 19, 2024, 3:30 PM
Time and Location of Death : July 19, 2024, 7:00 PM, Ibn Sina Hospital, Dhanmondi, Sankar, Dhaka
Current Location of the Martyr's Grave: Kishoreganj