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Hasan Mehedi was a journalist working for the online news portal DhakaTimes24.com On July 18, 2024, while covering the ongoing quota reform movement he was fatally injured by shotgun pellets during a clash between protesters and police in Jatrabari, Dhaka. His death raised serious concerns about journalist safety and sparked widespread condemnation from media organizations and the public.[1][2][3]
Hasan Mehedi | |
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| Born | January 1, 1984 Patuakhali, Bangladesh |
| Died | July 18, 2024 (aged 40) |
| Body discovered | Dhaka Medical College |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Government Shaheed Suhrawardy College, Dhaka |
| Occupation | Journalism |
| Known for | Quota Reform Movement |
| Spouse | Farhana Islam Popy |
| Children | Maymuna Binte Nisha, Meherash |
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Personal life
editHasan Mehedi was born in Hossainabad village of Bauphal Upazila, Patuakhali District. His parents, Mosharraf Hossain and Mahmudah Begum, raised three children, of whom Hasan was the eldest. He was married to Farhana Islam Popy and had two daughters: three-year-old Maymuna Binte Nisha and 10-month-old Meherash. Mehedi lived with his family in a rented house in Keraniganj, Dhaka, while working as a journalist.[4][5]
Role and death in the 2024 quota reform movement
editOn July 18, 2024, Mehedi was covering the Quota Reform Movement in Jatrabari when clashes broke out between protesters and the police. During the violent confrontation, he was struck by shotgun pellets fired by the police. An eyewitness rescued Mehdi and informed his family. He was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries in the evening. The incident incited public outrage, with calls for better protection for journalists and justice for Mehedi's death.[6][7]
Legacy
editHasan Mehedi studied at Government Shaheed Suhrawardy College where he was a student of the 2014-2015 academic session. To honor his memory, the college auditorium was renamed "Shaheed Journalist Hasan Mehedi Auditorium".[8] His workplace, DhakaTimes24.com, introduced a special section titled "Hasan Mehedi" featuring news and features about him.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Journalist Hasan Mehedi's Death" (in Bengali). Barta24. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- ^ "Journalist Killed in Dhaka Clash" (in Bengali). Somoy News. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- ^ "The Tragic Death of Journalist Hasan Mehdi" (in Bengali). NTV. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- ^ "Family Breadwinner Mehedi Shot to Death" (in Bengali). Prothom Alo. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- ^ "Journalist Mehedi's Dreams Were Centered Around His Parents" (in Bengali). Dhaka Post. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- ^ "Hasan Mehedi's Death and the Quota Reform Movement" (in Bengali). Dhaka Times. 2024-07-26. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ "Reactions to Mehedi's Death" (in Bengali). Dhaka Times. 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
- ^ "College Auditorium Named After Hasan Mehedi" (in Bengali). Daily Messenger. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- ^ "Remembering Hasan Mehedi" (in Bengali). Dhaka Times. 2024-07-26. Retrieved 2024-07-26.