Abu Sayed grew up in Babanpur village of Pirganj Upazila of Rangpur (then part of Rajshahi Division). His father is Maqbul Hossain and his mother is Monowara Begum. He was the youngest of a family of six brothers and three sisters.[8] He won a talent pool scholarship from the local Jafor Para Government Primary School in the fifth grade. Later, he passed SSC with a Golden GPA-5 from Khalashpir Bilateral High School.[citation needed] After completing SSC, he received a scholarship from the Babylon Group, called the Babylon Scholarship Program, to complete his college education. Then he passed HSC from Rangpur Government College with a GPA-5. Later, he was admitted to the English department at Begum Rokeya University.[9] He was a 12th batch student in English Department of Begum Rokeya University.[10]
Sir! We need you desperately at this moment, sir! All your contemporaries have passed away. Yet you remain immortal even in death. Your grave is an inspiration to us. We are invigorated in your spirit
You, too, will eventually succumb to death, according to the laws of nature. But as long as you live, live with a backbone. Support just demands, take to the streets, and stand as a shield for the students. You will receive genuine honor and respect. You will not fade into the annals of time upon your death. You will live forever as a Shamsuzzoha. Dying as a 'Shamsuzzoha' is far more joyous, honorable, and glorious.[11][12]
On 16 July, between 2:30 and 3:00 pm, quota reform protesters and police clashed in front of Begum Rokeya University. Police fired tear gas and baton-charged to disperse protesting students. Most of the students left while Sayed remained. The police were firing rubber bullets from the opposite direction. Sayed was subsequently shot four times by a police officer.[13] He died before being taken to hospital at 3:05 pm (BST).[14][15][16]
Later on 28 October 2024, The Begum Rokeya University authorities temporarily suspended two teachers and seven staff members in connection with their involvement in the killing of Sayed.[17]
Poet Shahidullah Faraji honored Abu Sayed by composing the poem বীর আবু সাঈদ (lit.'Valiant Abu Sayed'), in which he hailed Sayed as the "hero of the generation."[18] In tribute to his legacy, Rangpur Park intersection was renamed "Shaheed Abu Sayed Chatwar" by students in his honor.[a]
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