A village called “Jabbar Nagar” is encircled by natural resources and forests. It has long been regarded as one of the most significant locations in the Mymensingh area, where people from all parts of the nation frequent it due to its historical significance and genuine rural character.
Similar to how a single spark may start a disastrous wildfire, on February 21, 1952, a major mass movement seeking the adoption of Bangla as the official language of the country ignited a wildfire.
We were granted the privilege to speak in our own language, and the Bengali language gained prominence on a global scale as compensation for the sacrifices of a few great individuals during that exalted period.
We honor such outstanding individuals and want to keep their memories alive till we pass away. We take pride in the fact that such a selfless excellent personality was born in our region.
Abdul Jabbar, a language hero, was shot and killed on February 21, 1952, while leading a group of students who were chanting “Rashtra Bhasha Bangla Chai.”
Abdul Jabbar, a language martyr, was born on October 10, 1919, in Panchua, a hamlet in the Raona union of the Mymensingh district’s Gafargaon Upazila. In an effort to raise awareness of Bengali language consciousness and history among the younger generation, the name of the hamlet was changed to honor Shaheed Jabbar’s memory at a meeting of the local government department on March 25, 2007.
It was given the new name Jabbar Nagar rather than Panchua. The Bahasa Shaheed Abdul Jabbar Memorial Museum and Library were also constructed in this area. It was constructed at Tk 62 lakh 90 000 under LGED’s direction. It was launched on February 19, 2008.
Every year on February 21st, thousands of people visit this museum to learn more about the birthplace and museum of language martyr Abdul Jabbar. In his honor, numerous talks and cultural events are held here.
Jabbar Nagar excursion:
Panchua Bazar is located around 5–6 kilometers from the Gafargaon Municipality’s core and may be reached by CNG, rickshaw, bus, or auto rickshaw. From Panchua Bazar, where the Bahasa Shaheed Abdul Jabbar Road starts, one can see the main gate of Jabbar Nagar. If you wish to see the “Language Martyr Abdul Jabbar Library and Memorial Museum,” which was erected in the courtyard of Shaheed Jabbar’s home, you must go another 3 kilometers down this route.
A big gate with the words "Bahasa Shaheed Abdul Jabbar Nagar" in large letters is located at the start of Jabbar Road. On one side of the gate is a photograph of the martyr Jabbar, and on the other is a short biography of him.
You will undoubtedly fall in love with nature once you start down this road and go all the way to his house. Jabbar Nagar will give you the impression of a truly peaceful, thick village where you might desire to get lost for a time. Such a desolate rural nature is no longer found in our contemporary day.
On each side of the road, on the horizon, are green fields and rows of trees. A touch of serenity may be felt in the body when the melodic voices of both familiar and exotic birds drift from the stillness of the countryside.
You will arrive at the "Bahasa Shaheed Abdul Jabbar Library and Memorial Museum grounds through this route with a light heart.
The “Language Soldier Shaheed Abdul Jabbar Government Primary School” and the “Library and Memorial Museum” building, both with a space of around 1,460 square feet, are located on the site. There is also a Shaheed Minar created in commemoration of the language martyrs. The library and museum building are this location’s principal draw.
A unique portrait of Abdul Jabbar can be found in the museum home, and the library of memoirs offers works on Bangladeshi history, the liberation movement, philosophy, literature, and religion in addition to biographies of prominent persons. There are 4,137 volumes in this collection all together.
Any book enthusiast may easily while away hours and hours in the village’s vast open spaces thanks to its comprehensive library. And he or she can return home with a clear head.
Saturdays and Fridays are off days for the library. From 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., the following five days are open.
The sites where those who gave their lives in defense of our nation and language resided hold a special place in our hearts. It is our duty to emphasize to the young people of this nation in particular that our nation and language are the products of numerous sacrifices.
It is our duty to preserve its splendor. Therefore, various educational institutions have to arrange educational field trips for students to these iconic locations and plant the seeds of patriotism in their developing brains.