Two Palestinian volunteers of MASTUL Foundation martyred in Gaza

Two Palestinian volunteers affiliated with the MASTUL Foundation, a Bangladeshi charitable organization, were martyred during humanitarian aid operations in the Gaza Strip. 

One of the deceased was Abu Omar, a resident of Beit Lahia, northern Gaza. 

Both individuals were engaged in the distribution of cooked food and essential relief supplies to the Gaza population during the month of Ramadan. 

Since 2024, with the approval and cooperation of the government, MASTUL Foundation has been directly sending food, water, medicines, and other emergency aid to Gaza. 

Kazi Reaz Rahman, the founder and executive director of MASTUL Foundation, said, “We express deep sorrow and grief over this incident. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased volunteers. Their sacrifice will be a deep inspiration for all workers engaged in the service of humanity.” 

He added, “MASTUL Foundation has always stood by the people in danger in any part of the world, regardless of race, religion, or color. Our activities will continue even in this difficult situation in Gaza.” 

Hajaz, a volunteer with MASTUL Foundation’s volunteer wings in Egypt, said, “We are calling on the international community and all concerned to take necessary steps to ensure the safety of humanitarian aid activities, considering the situation in Gaza. 

MASTUL Foundation is adding the Gaza rehabilitation project to its other long-term projects in the country.

With the permission of the Bangladesh government, we are planning to bring 100 war-torn Palestinian orphans to Bangladesh so that they can grow up here with good food, safe shelter, quality education and medical care. When they grow up, they will return to their own country and contribute to building a new society. If we are unable to bring the orphans, according to the next plan, we will build an orphanage center in Palestine where these children will be provided with all the facilities.