Bangladesh's Social Welfare Adviser paid visits to families who lost loved ones during last year's student protests. Sharmeen S Murshid went to see relatives of Riya Gop and Sumaiya who died when protesters fought against the old government. The young girl Riya got shot dead at Nayamati and housewife Sumaiya was killed at Siddhirganj in Narayanganj city. Both victims became symbols of the massive uprising that forced Sheikh Hasina from power. The adviser promised their sacrifices would never be forgotten.
Murshid runs both the social welfare and women and children affairs departments for the current government. She told families that officials will collect stories about all the women and children who died during the protests. The government plans to write down these accounts and keep them safe for future generations. Local Deputy Commissioner Zahidul Islam Miah already started working to secure rights for all the families who lost members. The adviser said she talked with relatives to learn about their daily struggles and money problems.
The government official brought several top administrators with her during the family visits around Narayanganj district. Murshid promised to use her ministry's full power to help these grieving families recover from their losses. The July uprising removed the previous regime after months of student-led demonstrations across the country. Many children and women got caught up in the violence that swept through major cities and towns.
Murshid runs both the social welfare and women and children affairs departments for the current government. She told families that officials will collect stories about all the women and children who died during the protests. The government plans to write down these accounts and keep them safe for future generations. Local Deputy Commissioner Zahidul Islam Miah already started working to secure rights for all the families who lost members. The adviser said she talked with relatives to learn about their daily struggles and money problems.
The government official brought several top administrators with her during the family visits around Narayanganj district. Murshid promised to use her ministry's full power to help these grieving families recover from their losses. The July uprising removed the previous regime after months of student-led demonstrations across the country. Many children and women got caught up in the violence that swept through major cities and towns.
