Md. Jamal Hossain

Md. Jamal Hossain was the eldest of four children of Md. Abul Kalam and Shahida Begum from Char Titia village, Ward No. 8, Deula, Borhanuddin Upazila, Bhola District. He worked as a day laborer to earn a living. He lived with his family in a rented house on Chad Udyan Basila Road, Mohammadpur, Dhaka. He has a 12-year-old daughter. With the loss of Jamal Hossain, the sole breadwinner, his family members have become helpless. Currently, Shaheed Jamal Hossain's house is silent and still.
Description of the Incident
On Wednesday, July 17th, Md. Jamal Hossain, agreeing with the anti-discrimination student movement in Mohammadpur Basila area near his home, joined the movement with them. During the movement, the police fired shots there. Jamal Hossain was shot. Passersby took him to Suhrawardy Medical College. There, on July 19th at 12 noon, the on-duty doctor declared him dead.
Funeral and Burial
Subsequently, Shaheed Jamal Hossain's funeral was held on the night of July 19th. After the funeral, he was laid to rest at the Martyred Intellectuals' Graveyard.
Family Condition
Shaheed Jamal Hossain was a day laborer. He was the sole breadwinner of the family. His father is deceased, and his mother is elderly and ill. His income covered all household expenses, including rent, his mother's medical treatment, and his daughter's education. With the absence of Shaheed Jamal Hossain, it has become impossible to cover the household expenses. His family is now living an inhumane life.
Shaheed Jamal's Family Demands Justice for the Murder
The martyr's wife, Ruma Begum, said, "My husband was a very simple and innocent person. He loved and cared for our daughter, Lamia Akter, very much. He had many dreams for her. I demand justice for those who killed my husband."
Personal Information of the Shaheed at a Glance
Name : Md. Jamal Hossain
Date of Birth : 15/08/1987
Profession : Day Laborer
Permanent Address : Village: Char Titia, Union: Ward No. 8, Deula, Thana: Borhanuddin,
: District: Bhola
Father : Md. Abul Kalam (deceased)
Mother : Shahida Begum
Siblings : 3
Place of Incident : Mohammadpur, Basila Road, Dhaka
Attacker : Police
Time of Injury : July 17, 2024
Date, Time
and Place of Death : July 19, 2024, Suhrawardy Hospital
Current Location of
the Martyr's Grave : Martyred Intellectuals' Graveyard
Proposals
• Arrange regular monthly allowance for the martyr's family.
• Ensure all educational expenses for the martyr’s 12-year-old daughter.
• Provide housing arrangements for the martyr's family.