Nur Hossain
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Nur Hossain (1961-November 10, 1987) is perhaps the most widely known martyr in the movement in Bangladesh
against the dictatorship of General Hossain Mohammad Ershad
. Neither well-off nor highly educated, Nur Hossain embodied the struggle of common people of the country.
Nur Hossain was born in Narinda, Dhaka
, in 1961. His father was an autorickshaw driver. Hossain had to quit school while in the eighth grade and got training as a motor driver. He was an activist of the opposition party Awami League.
On November 10, 1987, during the Dhaka
Blockade program, Nur Hossain painted his chest and back with the slogans স্বৈরাচার নীপাত যাক, গণতন্ত্র মুক্তি পাক (transliterated as Sairachar nipat jak, Ganatantra mukti pak, translation: Down with autocracy, let democracy be established). He was shot dead by the police. A photograph of Nur Hossain showing his back taken shortly before his death, has become an important icon of the struggle for democracy in Bangladesh
. Mass movements caused Hossain Mohammad Ershad
to resign in December, 1990. Each year, November 10 is commemorated as the Shaheed Nur Hossain Dibosh or Martyr Nur Hossain Day in Bangladesh. Cultural and political organizations run special programs to observe the day.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
against the dictatorship of General Hossain Mohammad Ershad
Hossain Mohammad Ershad
Lieutenant General Hussain Muhammad Ershad is a Bangladeshi politician who was President of Bangladesh from 1983 to 1990. Previously, he was Chief of Staff of the Bangladesh Army and then Chief Martial Law Administrator in 1982....
. Neither well-off nor highly educated, Nur Hossain embodied the struggle of common people of the country.
Nur Hossain was born in Narinda, Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
, in 1961. His father was an autorickshaw driver. Hossain had to quit school while in the eighth grade and got training as a motor driver. He was an activist of the opposition party Awami League.
On November 10, 1987, during the Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
Blockade program, Nur Hossain painted his chest and back with the slogans স্বৈরাচার নীপাত যাক, গণতন্ত্র মুক্তি পাক (transliterated as Sairachar nipat jak, Ganatantra mukti pak, translation: Down with autocracy, let democracy be established). He was shot dead by the police. A photograph of Nur Hossain showing his back taken shortly before his death, has become an important icon of the struggle for democracy in Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. Mass movements caused Hossain Mohammad Ershad
Hossain Mohammad Ershad
Lieutenant General Hussain Muhammad Ershad is a Bangladeshi politician who was President of Bangladesh from 1983 to 1990. Previously, he was Chief of Staff of the Bangladesh Army and then Chief Martial Law Administrator in 1982....
to resign in December, 1990. Each year, November 10 is commemorated as the Shaheed Nur Hossain Dibosh or Martyr Nur Hossain Day in Bangladesh. Cultural and political organizations run special programs to observe the day.