New york: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed his deep condolences to the family of Bangladeshi-origin US police officer Didarul Islam, who was killed in a gunman’s attack in July this year. He also handed over a crest to the family members of Didarul as a mark of respect when they met Professor Yunus at his hotel tonight (NY local time).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Didarul’s father Mohammad Abdur Rab, mother Minara Begum, two sons Ayhan Islam and Azhan Islam, brother Kamrul Hasan, nephew Adian Hasan, sister Nadima Begum, and paternal uncle Ahmed Jamal Uddin were present at the meeting. National Citizen Party (NCP) Member-Secretary Akhter Hossen and first Senior Joint Member Secretary Dr Tasnim Jara, who are accompanying the Chief Adviser on the US trip, were also present.
Consoling the family members of Didarul Islam, Prof Yunus expressed his shock over the tragedy. He mentioned reading about the incident in newspapers and watching the massive gathering at Didarul’s funeral in New York, where he received profound respect and love from thousands of people. Prof Yunus felt it was essential to meet the family during his visit to New York.
The family members shared that Didarul Islam was a dedicated officer in the New York Police Department (NYPD), serving the 47th Precinct in the Bronx since joining the force in 2021. Didarul was shot dead on Park Avenue in Manhattan by a gunman on July 28 when he attempted to stop the assailant and protect others. His body bore eight to ten bullet wounds.