# 65-year-old farmer digs 858 graves free in 40 years, promises to keep serving till his last breath

> Mohammad Ali, a 65-year-old farmer from Satkhira, Bangladesh, has spent over 40 years serving his community selflessly. He has dug more than 858 graves for free, donated land for a graveyard, helped build a mosque, and…

Published: 2026-04-01 · Desk: Latest · Source: The Daily Ittefaq

Mohammad Ali, a 65-year-old farmer from Satkhira, Bangladesh, has devoted his life to serving his community despite having limited resources. For more than 40 years, he has voluntarily dug over 858 graves for deceased villagers without expecting any payment.

Beyond grave digging, he has donated land for a graveyard, helped build a mosque, and prepares free iftar meals for mosques and households during Ramadan. He started this work in his early 20s, motivated purely by humanitarian values and spiritual fulfillment.

Living a modest life with a small farm, Mohammad Ali continues to travel on his motorcycle with his tools whenever help is needed. His selfless dedication has earned him immense respect, and local authorities have been urged to support his efforts.

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