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Shah Muhibur Rahman

I started reading western classic books, which are based on the 1860s on Taxas, USA when I was in grade 3. Cowboys, gunfighters, Sheriffs, Ranch owners, bartenders and trail, hideouts, ambush and Indian fighting have were always on my mind. I used to read these books till I got my self in college. I fantasize this kind of world around me and desired to be part of it some day. Heroes of those books used to lead a speedy life. They used to ride houses in speed, were tough looking and smoking all the time. Shah Muhibur Rahman was in my reality driving a awesome Nissan petrol faster then any other human being in Chittagong roads and smoking cigarettes one after another. I connected the portrait of this man with the heroes I read in the classics. He died on September 6, 2005. In relation he was my maternal uncle but in my heart he will always be my first hero.

He carried out a descent life and to me, was a successful man in all regards. He was quite happy with what he got and was optimistic in his approach, always cool & calm and thoughtful. He completed his social and family duties before he went. He raised two excellent offspring who are already established themselves is due areas, left a flat for his wife and of course, he left us with a lot of good memories.

In my childhood, elders around me always showed ‘elderly attitude’, he was an exception. He used to have long conversations with kids regarding everything, we felt important. We played monopoly, he gave his thoughts, we played football, he talked about the history of the game, we talked about cars, he gave us technical knowledge. I remember he used to take spelling tests often, I failed all the time.

I grew up and found that basically he was a very affectionate man. He encouraged me after every major exam though I was always a mediocre student. BIG inspiration.

As I judge him now, I never saw him making jokes of others. Neither had he complained about anything, which made him an outstanding human being.

May light be with you, my hero. Rest in Peace.