AKTIFUL

This AI-generated episode was created to share the tragic story of Abrar Fahad so that our friends attending the Room Number 2011 movie screening can have some background information by listening to this episode.

Timeline of Abrar Fahad's Story

Pre-Incident

• 1998: Abrar Fahad was born in Kushtia, Bangladesh.
• 2018: Enrolled at BUET to study Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Incident Timeline

• October 6, 2019:
  • Abrar was summoned to Sher-e-Bangla Hall by BCL members.
  • Tortured for hours over a Facebook post criticizing the Feni River water-sharing deal.
  • Died from injuries that night.
• October 7, 2019:
  • His body was found on the dormitory staircase.
  • Nationwide protests began.

Post-Incident

• October 8, 2019:
  • Parents filed a murder case naming 19 suspects.
  • Police launched investigations.
• November 13, 2019:
  • Charges were filed against 25 individuals.
• September 15, 2020:
  • The court indicted all 25 suspects.
• December 8, 2021:
  • The court sentenced 20 to death and 5 to life imprisonment.
  • Sentences are pending execution.

Legacy

• Abrar became a symbol against campus violence.
• BUET banned political activities on campus.

This tragic case highlights the need for justice and reform in student politics.

Aktiful, launching November 30th, 2024, is a social enterprise aiming to improve Bangladesh. Inspired by Muhammad Yunus's social business model and Y Combinator's mentorship approach, Aktiful connects Bangladeshi Americans with opportunities to foster positive change in their homeland. Their initiatives include combating misinformation, transferring technology, supporting students and entrepreneurs, and promoting inclusivity. Currently, they are sponsoring a film about the murder of Abrar Fahad, a BUET student. They also have a podcast to engage Bangladeshi youth.