Shaheed (Martyr) Corporal Hussain Adam (28 February 1968 – 3 November 1988), was a Maldivian soldier who died while defending the Maldives National Defence Force headquarters (bandaara koshi), during the 1988 Maldives coup d'état attempt on 3 November 1988.

His heroic actions that day was one of the key reasons why the insurgents failed to breach the main gate of MNDF.

His immediate response and actions that day, played a pivotal role in defending the Headquarters from a surprising attack at the dawn.

[6] This gave the soldiers inside the Headquarters sufficient time to prepare for a counterattack.

[1] Today, Martyr Hussain Adam is considered one of the national heroes of Maldives, for his presence of mind and his courage during the terrorist attacks of 3 November 1988.