Shaheed Alamgir Molla

Shaheed Alamgir Molla (42) was the eldest son of the late Kalam Molla (75) and Minara Begum (65) from Gopal Kathi village in Bemarta Union, located near the Bhairab River in Bagerhat Sadar.
About eight years ago, he moved to Dhaka. Due to threats from local Awami League terrorists and the need to earn a livelihood, he was forced to relocate to the capital along with his wife, son, and elderly parents. In Merul Badda, he ran a tea shop to support his family.
Family Life
Shaheed Alamgir Molla’s father was a farmer, and his mother was a homemaker. His wife, Murshida Begum (30), is also a homemaker. He had four siblings: Reba Begum, Shiuli Begum, Shefali Begum, and Mamun Molla.
Among his three children, his eldest son, Md. Sagar Molla (21), was a student at Tejgaon Polytechnic College, Dhaka. However, due to financial difficulties, he could not pay his exam fees and was unable to take the HSC exam. After his father's martyrdom, he started driving an electric rickshaw to support the family. His second child, Asha Akter (18), is married, while his youngest son, Raif Hasan Hridoy (7), is a student at a local Hafezia Madrasa. Currently, Murshida Begum and her youngest son are staying in Netrokona.
Incident Details
Alamgir Molla actively participated in protests against the fascist Awami government on the streets of Dhaka. On August 5, he joined a student-led anti-discrimination movement and mass uprising rally. Around 12:00 PM, when the rally reached Merul Badda Police Station, the police opened fire indiscriminately, and Alamgir Molla was shot near his waist.
He became critically injured and immediately taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, but he was denied treatment. Later, he was admitted to Shyamoli City Care Hospital, a private facility. According to his family, on August 7, doctors performed surgery to remove two bullets from his body. However, his condition worsened, and at 12:05 AM on August 8, he succumbed to his injuries, embracing martyrdom.
Funeral and Burial
At dawn, his body was transported via ambulance to his native Gopal Kathi village in Bagerhat, where a heart-wrenching scene unfolded as relatives, neighbors, and well-wishers mourned his loss. Later in the afternoon, thousands of worshippers attended his funeral prayers at the local Eidgah field, after which he was laid to rest in the family graveyard. The family has not received any government assistance so far. However, financial support was provided by:
• Jamaat-e-Islami: ৳200,000
• Al-Sunnah Foundation: ৳100,000
• Bagerhat Municipal Jubo Dal General Secretary, Sheikh Omar Ali Munna: ৳30,000
• Former Bagerhat Sadar MP, M.A.H. Selim: Cheque of ৳100,000
Statements from Relatives
Shefali Begum (28), Alamgir Molla’s sister, stated:
"My brother was very brave. Since he regularly participated in BNP rallies and meetings, Awami League goons in Bagerhat forced him to leave the area. In the end, he sacrificed his life for the movement against the fascist government. I urge the government to support his family."
Moniruzzaman (55), a neighboring uncle, shared:
"Alamgir was fearless. He sacrificed his life for the country. He was a kind-hearted person who never engaged in disputes with anyone."
His eldest son, Md. Sagar Molla, requested the government to rename Gopal Kathi Road after his father, Shaheed Alamgir Molla.
Proposals
1. Arranging a regular monthly allowance for the martyr’s family.
2. Ensuring all educational expenses for the two studying children of Martyr Alamgir Molla.
Personal Information of the Martyr at a Glance
Name: Alamgir Molla
Occupation: Businessman (Tea Shop Owner)
Permanent Address: Near the Bhairab River, Muniganj Bridge, Village: Gopal Kathi, Union: Bemarta, Bagerhat
Current Address: Merul Badda, Police Station: Badda, Dhaka
Family Information
• Father: Late Kalam Molla (75)
• Mother: Minara Begum, Homemaker, Age: 65
• Children: 3
1. Md. Sagar Molla (21), Student
2. Asha Akter (18), Married
3. Raif Hasan Hridoy (7), Madrasa Student
• Siblings: 4
1. Reba Begum
2. Shiuli Begum
3. Shefali Begum
4. Mamun Molla
Incident Details
Incident Location: Merul Badda, Badda, Dhaka
Attacker: Police
Time of Injury: August 5, 2024, at 12:00 PM
Type of Injury: Gunshot wound near the waist
Date, Time & Place of Death: August 8, 2024, at 12:05 AM, Shyamoli City Care Hospital, Shyamoli, Dhaka
Current Burial Location: Family Graveyard, Golapkathi, Bemarta, Bagerhat