Md. Jalal Uddin

Mr. Jalal Uddin was born on 10 January 1983. His father's name is Mohsan Rari and his mother’s name is Fatema Begum. He was married, and his wife’s name is Mrs. Moli.
He was the father of two sons—Md. Sijan and Md. Shihab—both of whom are currently pursuing their education. His wife is a homemaker.
As the sole earning member of the family, Mr. Jalal Uddin was engaged in small-scale business activities.
Context of Martyrdom
Between July 16 and August 5, 2024, during a mass uprising led by students and the general public, the ruling Awami League government launched a severe campaign of suppression and mass killings. This violent crackdown was a response to widespread public dissatisfaction, particularly after the controversial reinstatement of the quota system in government employment. The operation was jointly carried out by the Awami League's affiliated organizations—Chhatra League, Jubo League, Swechchhasebak League—and state security forces including the police, RAB, segments of the army, and with alleged support from India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).
In June 2024, the Supreme Court of Bangladesh reinstated the quota system for government jobs, which reignited the quota reform movement in early July. After several weeks of protests, on July 15, members of the Chhatra League launched attacks on protesters using sharp weapons, leaving many students seriously injured. Even hospitals were not spared, as injured protesters were attacked there as well. Throughout July, state forces continued attacking protests across the country using firearms and grenades, resulting in numerous casualties and mass arrests. By early August, estimates suggested that the death toll had exceeded 800, with thousands more injured.
Sixteen years of autocratic rule, abuse of power, and socio-political discrimination under the Awami League had built up immense public resentment. Starting July 20, confrontations between protestors and law enforcement occurred across Bangladesh, including in Dhaka, Savar, Gazipur, and Mymensingh, even under curfew. Armed Awami League members took to the streets with military-grade weapons, while the unarmed masses protested empty-handed. Such a stark imbalance of power in a public uprising is rare in global history—a state, loyal to foreign interests, deploying military weapons against its own unarmed citizens.
On the same day, a meeting took place between three coordinators of the quota reform movement and the Minister of Law, Minister of Education, and State Minister for Information. The protesters submitted an eight-point demand. Reports later indicated disagreements among the coordinators, and with the support of Shibir (a student organization), a revised nine-point demand was proposed—shaking the foundation of the government.
Incident Involving Jalal Uddin
Mr. Jalal Uddin was a small-scale entrepreneur. On the day of the incident, he went out after offering the Maghrib prayer to buy household necessities, as markets had been mostly closed due to the tense situation and widespread crackdown. Additionally, he needed to check on the status of his sweets shop, which sold rasmalai and chhana (a milk product), to ensure it had not been vandalized or set on fire—any damage would destroy his only source of income.
However, under direct orders from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, security forces had been instructed to shoot on sight during the curfew. Police, BGB, RAB, and armed militants affiliated with the Awami League were deployed along major roads with sophisticated weapons. As soon as Jalal Uddin was spotted while checking his shop at Maniknagar highway, police opened fire. He was struck by a bullet and died on the spot.
Economic Condition
Martyr Jalal Uddin owned approximately two decimals of land in his native village. He was the sole breadwinner of the family, running a small business selling rasmalai and chhana. His untimely death has left his family in an extremely vulnerable condition, now living a life of destitution and hardship.
Martyr Information at a Glance
Name: Md. Jalal Uddin
Date of Birth: January 10, 1983
Profession: Business
Father's Name: Mohsan Rari
Mother's Name: Fatema Begum
Spouse: Ms. Moli
Children:
1. Md. Sijan (Age 12) – Grade 6, Maniknagar Ideal School, Dhaka
2. Md. Shihab (Age 7)
Permanent and Present Address: Anu Sorkar Kandi, Ward No. 09, Anand Bazar Jame Mosque Graveyard, Shariatpur, Sakhhipur
Location of Incident: Maniknagar, Bishwa Road, Dhaka
Perpetrator: Police
Time of Injury: 7:00 PM
Nature of Injury: Gunshot wound
Date, Time & Place of Death: July 20, at 7:00 PM, on site
Location of Burial: Anand Bazar Jame Mosque Graveyard
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