Shaheed Abu Sayed’s family meets Prof Yunus

Two brothers of Shaheed Abu Sayed, who was killed during the anti-discrimination student movement, met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Wednesday.

The brothers brought ‘Salam’ and a message of good wishes from their parents, saying they were moved to tears when Professor Yunus spoke about the sacrifice of Abu Sayed and the other martyrs in his historic speech in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York in September.

“We were honoured that you highlighted his heroic role in the revolution and also visited us in our village in Rangpur just a day after you had become the Chief Adviser,” Ramzan Ali, an elder brother of Abu Sayed, told Prof Yunus.

The two brothers shared the podium with Prof Yunus when the Presidential Guard Regiment (PGR) gave the Guard Salute to the Chief Adviser.

The brothers said they would set up a foundation named after their slain brother. They also said they want to build a model mosque and a medical college at their village in memory of their martyred brother, and they have made an appeal to two ministries for help in this regard.

“The Foundation will work for the poor and the victims of the July-August mass uprising,” Abu Hossain said.

Prof Yunus assured all possible support for the family of Abu Sayed. He said the Interim Government has ordered police to expedite the investigation into the murder of Abu Sayed and ensure justice.

The chief adviser pledged to stand by the family, saying his doors will always be open for them.

Prof Yunus visited Abu Sayed's parents at Babonpur village in the northern district of Rangpur on August 9, just a day after he took over as the Chief Adviser of the interim government.

He also offered prayers at the grave of Shaheed Abu Sayed, who was shot dead from close range by police on July 16.