Dhaka: Prime Minister’s Adviser and BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today visited the family of the late Ramisa Akter at their Pallabi residence during the holy Eid-ul-Azha. Rizvi conveyed the Prime Minister’s condolences to the bereaved family.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, on May 19, Ramisa Akter, a second-grade student, was brutally murdered after being raped in Pallabi. Rizvi assured the family that steps were being taken to ensure the highest punishment for those responsible for the crime.
Rizvi stated, “I have come on behalf of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to inquire about Ramisa’s family. The Prime Minister has also taken responsibility for the education of Ramisa’s elder sister, Raisa. We will all stand beside Raisa’s family as their relatives.” The visit was marked by an emotional moment when Ramisa’s father broke down in tears.
BNP Health Affairs Secretary Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam, member Mahbubul Islam, Central Chhatra Dal Vice-President Dr. Touhidur Rahman Awal, and North South University Director Dr. Iqbalur Rahman Rokon accompanied Rizvi during the visit.