Capt. Shahidul 17th batch has passed away

Dear All

 

I inform you with a heavy heart that that Capt. Shahidul 17th batch has passed away this morning. (Inna Lillahi wa Inna ilaihi rajiun). His Namaz e Janaza will be held today after Johar prayers at Baridhara DOHS mosque Dhaka.

 

My thoughts are with the bereaved family at this very sad moment and I pray for the departed soul.

 

Regards

Khairul Anam

 

 

 

On 17 Jun 2013, at 18:46, khairul anam <[email protected]> wrote:

 

Please see attached – the latest update on Malek and Shahidul. Let us continue praying for them. Thanks to Nurul Islam, Sabur and Ghazi.

 

Regards

Khairul Anam
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Begin forwarded message:

From: Sabur Ahmed <[email protected]>
Date: 17 June 2013 17:39:38 BST
To: khairul anam <[email protected]>, “Capt. Hasan Quddus” <[email protected]>,  Hasan Quddus <[email protected]>
Subject: Fwd: Capt.Malek condition

As salamalikum Sr,

 

Pl find below Capt Malek and Shahidul recent update.

 

 

Capt.Sabur Ahmed

Vancouver,Canada.

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From: Nurul islam Mohammad <[email protected]>

Dear All,

While ago talked to Capt.Salauddin that Capt,Malek still in ICU under observation.

Doctor found 3 major blockage n other small ones.

out of them two are 90% n one 70%, decided to put rings.

Sometimes his BP drops quickly n become ok with observation.

We all pray to Allah SWT for his recovery soon.

 

Nurul Islam

 

On Jun 16, 2013 7:19 AM, “Ghazi taher” <[email protected]> wrote:

 

 

Dostora
Assalam! With bit relief writing this mail. Alhamdulillah silver linings are being seen. Last conversation between Masoom and Azam

drew a ray of Hope.

Life support not totally  required. Alhamdulillah the parameters have started to stabilize since last evening. Just to be in safe side about 30% oxygen is been supplied and that may be reduced and withdrawn inshaAllah soon. A food pipe shall be inserted from throat to start oral food. The eyes/pupil movement is there but yet to respond. He may be transferred to normal ward as ICU care no required.

Alhamdulillah ! Alhamdulillah. May we extend our doa further. Allah SWT can do anything ,everything. May he come round with full Shifa.

May Allah SWT strengthen our Imaan and keep all of us safe and in sound health.

Kind Regards

Ghazi Abu Taher

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TRIBUTE:

 

From: khairul anam

Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 23:36:08 +0100

 

Dear All

 

While continuing to pray for the departed soul, let us be forward looking and see how we can help each other better and in a more effective way in future. I suggest we consider making the BMNOBF a stronger common fund for supporting Bangladeshi Mariners in need.

 

Best regards

Khairul Anam

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On 25 Jun 2013, at 11:07, “Mo Rahman” <[email protected]> wrote:

Dear All Mariners

 

I write with very heavy heart because I realised I/we could have done lot more for Shahidul.  He was two year junior to me in Cadet College also in Marine Academy.  May i say until his ill fated accident he was one of the fortunates, he cam from good upbringing, was gook looking, very nice manner and always smiley.  Since the accident everything has completely changed he became on of the most unfortunates, unable to move from his chest and downward.

 

Apart from early days in cadet college where i always remember him as sober, honest and good behaving junior I also met him in Marine Academy and was always impressed by his good nature and manner.  Very last time I met him was in Hongkong most likely the year was 1990 when he was doing course for his mates exam.  Shahidul +wife, Nasimul Ghani+wife (another of his MCC and Marine Academy batch-mate) and Shahinur from 16th Batch.  We spend some good time together exploring HK.  (He was married to a nice looking girl, his life so full of vitality and promise.)  Nasim then invited all of us to his house next day for dinner where we all met again and spending good time together.  Shahidul always himself, live, happy and smiley, no complain no worries.  That was the last time I met him.

 

Then I heard about his unfortunate accident.  But Alas our like are always so busy in making roti I forgot one good friend who I could have at least called and say hello.  This morning I read his web site www.daruchinidip.com and it was difficult for me to control my tears.  Today I read almost all of his website stories and was very touched by them.  After reading one of his stories about two young girls giving him company on his wheel chair around lake it was really hard for me to control my tears.

 

Shahidul kept on fighting all the adversity life has thrown to him  and trying to find happiness with his disability.  He wrote “In reality, I can only dream about such fantasy Island… that’s because my life is messed up. My journey in life suddenly took such a path, where, there is no way out… no scope to turn back… not possible to return… Life ahead is full of uncertainty… spread with thorns… plotted with hardship… But I didn’t give up… will never give up… Daruchinidip will be my inspiration until the end… until my last breath… until my last whisper…”

 

May I say Shahidul you were a true fighter true to your word you never gave up.  You have shown us the way how to live even in calamity like you have suffered.  Above all may i also say varily Allah (swt) will reward you with Pardise because you have not fogotten Allah (swt) even in your long tough jouney.  Ameen

 

Emdad(15th)

 

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From: khairul anam

Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 21:12:23 +0100

 

Dear All

 

I first came to know about Shahidul’s unfortunate accident and his resulting confined poor quality of life probably more than 10 years ago through the BDMariners website run by Capt Sheikh Abdullah. I must say that Shahidul’s accident was known to most of the mariners only because of the existence of this website run by Capt Abdullah at his expenses and I came to know about Daruchini Dip site from the same source. Many of you may not be aware that Capt Abdullah employed Shahidul on a part time basis for maintaining & updating BDmariners website by paying from his own pocket. That was very generous of Capt Abdullah and helpful for Shahidul.

Let us continue praying for the departed soul.

It is true that it is same Capt Abdullah who initiated a drive about 8-10 years ago for raising funds from BMariners living in UK, USA, Canada, Middle East and Singapore for buying a wheel chair for Shahidul. We contributed from the UK too through Capt Baig and a very good response was received globally. We must acknowledge the significant role that Capt Abdullah played in serving the above named deceased mariner and the BDMariners community on the whole. He did a splendid job for our community.

 

I would like to draw your attention to the request of Capt Munir Hussain for supporting the BMNOBF operated from Bangladesh by fund generated from contributions given by mariners from all over the world. The fund is used for good cause of helping the mariners and their dependants in need and your money would not be wasted. Best thing would be to become a life member but be aware that it is very unlikely for your dependants living in the UK, USA, Canada, Singapore etc to receive any benefit from this fund probably because they would be supported by other means in these rich countries but there are bound to be exceptions. I am sure Munir will come for with further information about the Bangladesh Merchant Navy Officers Benevolent Fund, as promised.

 

Best regards

 

Khairul Anam

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From: Dilwar Ali
Sent: 24 June 2013 21:33

Dear all,

Myself and my wife visited  Shahidul in his house probably around late 90s and I vividly remember when his mother and sister narrated the  unfortunate accident. I was very emotional  and in tears.  Shahidul was just staring at me helplessly, a scene never to be forgotten.

One thing you guys  have forgot that,  Shaikh  Abdullah , through his website launched an appeal and we contributed for his wheel chair.  So far I remember, Abdullah made lots of efforts and dedication and collected  funding from Mariners worldwide and very  ingeniously dispensed the funds  for  Shahidul’s  wheelchair and  wellbeing.

I feel very sad for this young mariner, Shahidul , who  endured through his  impairment. His perseverance  and determination  enabled him to lead some sort of a normal life.

Kind regards

Dilwar Ali(6^th, Engr)

Melbourne

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From: Sabur Ahmed
Sent: 24 June 2013 11:34

 

Respected  Mariners,
I fully  agree with K. Anam  sir.
We need to let others know if such situations arises.
We need to work collectively.
This not only regarding financial helps this may be extended in others fields as well like job finding and business related as well.
I have seen in Canada Others marine community helping among their members by offering leads for jobs findings ashore.
Let’s work together.
I like to mention here Shahidul not only worked as an umbrella to our batch but also worked actively for maintaining web site of Capt. Abdullah which was Bd Mariners.com
Salam to all mariners.
Capt. Sabur Ahmed
17 Batch
Vancouver.Canada

 

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On Jun 23, 2013 1:59 PM, “khairul anam”

Dear All

Please see attached for info. I agree with Atikur that we could have done more for Shahidul but we didn’t. We have lessons to learn from this case and need to find out if we have any more mariners in need of support like Shahidul did. If we are aware of such cases, we ought to come forward collectively with a generous helping hand.

I know BD Mariners in the UK came forward promptly when Fakhruddin Bhai, Tunzinna and children (Tunzinna et al) of two more mariners needed help but we need to do more in future. I am sure we can do things better together to make life of some of the fellow mariners more comfortable but anyone aware of such a situation requiring external support should take the lead and come forward before it goes out of control.

 

Best regards

Khairul Anam

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On 23 Jun 2013, at 20:10, “khan atik” <[email protected]> wrote:

Sabur Bhai,

Thank you for the link. I read most of his articles – super and heart twisting!!! I could not just hold my tears; it made me truly emotional.

We realize a person’s value once he’s no more in the world. Shahidul Bhai was truly a fighter and a strong believer. He believed in himself the God’s inevitable presence. After reading his articles, one big question hangs right before me; did we do our part to alleviate his sadness and frustration? We could have done more.

May Allah rest his soul in the highest place of Jannat and revive our humanity for those who still need our support.

 

Thanks and regards,

Atikur
620 Kensington Ave
Burnaby-BC
V5B 4B3
Canada

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From: Sabur Ahmed <[email protected]>
Received: Saturday, June 22, 2013, 12:50 PM

Dear Mariners ,

 

As salmalaikum.

 

Pl go to below web site to know little about our beloved Shahiul Alam.

 

www.daruchinidip.com

Capt.Sabur Ahmed

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From: shankar panday

Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 13:17:05 +0000

 

Extremely saddened by this news and in great admiration for such a braveheart who endured his sickness with so much dignity.

Rest in peace and in a better place.

Shankar Panday

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From: forkanul

Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 06:10:37 -0400

I and my family we are deeply saddened at thews of early eternal (Innah..razeyoon) departure of beloved younger brother Capt Shaidul. May he be polaced in Jannat and may his family be able to find the strength to go through this.

 

May you all stay safe.

 

Forkanul Quader

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From: khairul anam
Sent: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:44
Subject: [bdmarinersuk] Fwd: [Group Mariner A] Shahidul Alam, Master Mariner, from 17th batch of…

 

Dear All

 

Please see the tribute appended below from Capt SM Abdullah, which I fully agree with. Shahidul really fought for his survival and he won but finally the God wanted him back. I have seen him as a true gentleman from my days in BSC. Let us all continue praying for the departed soul.

 

Regards

 

Khairul Anam

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From: Shaikh Abdullah

Date: Thu, Jun 20, 2013 at 8:21 AM

 

Shahidul Alam, Master Mariner, from 17th batch of Marine Academy, Chittagong, expired (Inna..!) today June 20 2013 morning in Combined Military Hospital, Dhaka

Dear mariners:

Shahidul Alam, Master Mariner, from 17th batch of Marine Academy,
Chittagong, expired (Inna..!) today June 20 2013 morning in Combined
Military Hospital, Dhaka

He was paralyzed from neck down for last 20 years. He was bravely fighting
his disabilities and led a nearly very active life with help on an
electrical wheelchair in later stage of his life. He recently joined an NGO
in Savar, Dhaka as Publication Officer and moved to Savar from his home in
Dhaka Baridhara DOHS. In Baridhara he spent nearly all of his last 20 years
of disability with his parents. More than a week ago, he fell ill in Savar
and was brought to Dhaka United Hospital in coma. He never recovered much
before succumbing to his illness.

Shahidul was a saintly person of enormous mental and physical strength. He
made all of us look so small in the realm of fighting for life. We will
never be able to comprehend how he spent last 20 years of his life with such
a high spirit and passion.

Please pray for Shahidul.

Abdullah

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   Capt. Sabur Ahmed says:

   July 13, 2013 at 12:37 am

   My dear friend Shahidul,

   I know you may not listen to me but I feel I can hear you always .Every time I go for pray I remember you and Inshallah ALLAH will surely reward you with Jannath.

   I can not hold my tears when I remember you. I remember our Cork / South Shields student life when we were doing Mate and Master .We have lots of memories sweet and sorrow.

   Dosoto if you can please forgive me as I feel I could not do much for your which I should .

   Ameen.

   Sabur
   Vancouver/Canada.