The family of youth leader Harunur Rashid, who was killed in police firing during a procession in support of a hartal on 4 December 2013 in Feni, has been provided with a new house. The initiative has been undertaken by “Amra BNP Poribar”, under the patronage of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
On Sunday (12 April), the formal commencement of house construction took place at Bhorabazar in Farhadnagar Union under Feni Sadar Upazila. The project was officially inaugurated in the presence of a delegation from the organisation.
The delegation was led by adviser Abul Kashem, with participation from member secretary and agriculturalist Mokhlesul Momin Mithun. During the inauguration, the delegation conveyed Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s message of sympathy to the family of the deceased Harunur Rashid.
Speaking on the occasion, adviser Abul Kashem stated that the sacrifices of those who lost their lives in political movements would not be in vain. He added that supporting the families of those who died for the cause of democracy is a moral responsibility, and that “Amra BNP Poribar” continues to stand beside affected and distressed families as part of that commitment.
Several central and local leaders were present at the programme. These included members of “Amra BNP Poribar” such as Masud Rana Liton, Shakil Ahmed, Farhad Ali Sazib, and others. Also present were Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal central joint general secretary Hasnain Nayan Sazib, BNP leader from Sweden Saiham Sikandar Pappu, and Dhaka College Chhatra Dal leader Abdullah Al Misbah.
Local BNP leaders from Feni also attended the event. Among them were Feni District BNP Convener Sheikh Farid Bahar, Member Secretary Alauddin Alal, Feni Sadar Upazila BNP Convener Fazlur Rahman Babul, Member Secretary Aman Uddin Kaiser Sabbir, District BNP member Belayet Hossain Bachchu, Municipality BNP Member Secretary Mejbah Uddin Bhuiyan, and leaders of Farhadnagar Union BNP.
Harunur Rashid was killed on 4 December 2013 during a procession supporting a hartal when police opened fire. In 2017, Tarique Rahman had also covered the full cost of the wedding ceremony of Harun’s eldest daughter.
A summary of key facts is presented below:
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Deceased | Harunur Rashid |
| Political affiliation | Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal |
| Date of death | 4 December 2013 |
| Incident | Killed in police firing during hartal procession |
| Previous assistance | Wedding expenses of eldest daughter (2017) |
| Current initiative | Construction of a new house for the family |
The construction of the new house marks the latest assistance provided to the family, following earlier support initiatives undertaken in previous years.