Aktar Hossain

Shaheed Md. Aktar Hossain was born into a poor family from a remote region. He was born in August 1989 in his home district of Bhola, where he spent his childhood. The beloved son of father Mohammad Bazlur Rahman and mother Parul, Shaheed Hossain had a strong interest in education, but could not pursue it due to family financial difficulties. Although he could not fulfill his own dream of studying, he never lagged behind in fulfilling his son's and daughter's dreams. He had already enrolled them in a madrasa to provide them with a good education. Aktar, a hardworking rickshaw puller, was a man of great character and integrity. He was a very gentle and sociable person. He maintained humane relationships with his neighbors and relatives. He always kept in touch with everyone. He struggled to support his family with the money he earned from driving a rickshaw. Therefore, he lived in a small rented room in Dhaka with his wife Aklima. His wife occasionally helped her husband by doing household chores in other people's homes.
Details of Martyrdom
The anti-discrimination student movement developed around the quota reform movement. This movement continued throughout July 2024. Initially, only students started the movement, but eventually, students, citizens, and parents took to the streets.
On Thursday, July 18th, students called for a total blockade. As a result, Dhaka and the entire country came to a standstill. Government forces carried out brutal torture and killings of students and citizens. The government shut down mobile internet services to cover up these crimes against humanity.
On Friday, July 19th, amidst the complete shutdown called by the anti-discrimination student movement, Awami police and government-backed Awami League Jubo League terrorists carried out massacres of students and citizens across the capital and the country. By this time, numerous students had been killed and hundreds injured nationwide. Aktar Hossain joined the students and citizens around 12:00 PM in support of the non-cooperation movement. He took a position at the Beribadh Tin Rastar Mor. At that time, police and Jubo League terrorists were firing tear gas, rubber bullets, and live ammunition at ordinary students and citizens.
At 2:30 PM, Aktar Hossain was surrounded and detained by police and Jubo League Assailants. Initially, the police began to beat him with batons. At one point, a murderous policeman approached him and shot him repeatedly in the chest. Aktar Hossain collapsed onto the street. Within moments, the black road turned crimson. The terrorist police created such a terrifying situation that no one dared to rescue him. Later, after the police left his lifeless body, ordinary people attempted to take him to the hospital. However, he died before they could reach it. The cruelty of the police deeply saddened his parents, wife, and relatives.
Statements from Close Relatives
"Aktar Hossain was gentle and sociable. He was our neighbor. He always inquired about our well-being. He used to call me aunt." - Johura (35), Neighbor, Dhaka.
Current Family Situation
Martyr Aktar Hossain supported his family by driving a rickshaw. He earned approximately 20,000 taka per month in Dhaka. Aktar Hossain's wife also helped her husband by working as a domestic helper. It has become difficult for Shaheed Aktar's wife, Aklima, to take on the responsibility of her two children.
Personal Information of the Shaheed at a Glance
Full Name : Aktar Hossain
Date of Birth : 01-08-1989
Father's Name, Age, Status : Md. Bazlur Rahman, 60, Farmer
Mother's Name : Deceased Parul
Family Members : Four
Children : 1 Son, 1 Daughter
1. Name: Lamia, Age: 13, Profession: Student, Institution: Hafizia Madrasa
2. Name: Shahadat, Age: 7, Profession: Student, Institution: Primary School
Permanent Address : Village: Pong Gaisa, Union: Gajaira, Thana: Lalmohan, District: Bhola
Current Address : House: Sona Miar Tek, Area: Chand Uddyan, Thana: Mohammadpur
District: Dhaka
Place of Incident : Beribadh Tin Rastar Mor
Assailant : Police of the Autocratic Government
Time of Injury : July 19th, 2:30 PM
Time and Place of Death : July 19, 2024, 2:30 PM, Beribadh
Current Location of Martyr's Grave : His native village in Bhola.