Family members of Abu Sayeed, an English department student of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR), along with 33 other families, came to Ganabhaban on Sunday (July 28).
Prime Minister Hasina handed over savings certificates and cash to them as assistance.
Mentioning that she is beside them, she said she is also bearing the pain of losing near and dear ones like them.
“I understand your pain,” she said. “It’s unfortunate that I have to see your tears.”
Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury and Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan were present, while Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Secretary Mohammad Salahuddin moderated the event.
On July 16, Abu Sayeed died after being shot by a policeman during the students’ quota reform movement in Rangpur. On July 26, the BRUR administration provided financial assistance to his family. A delegation from the university handed over a check of Tk 750,000 to his parents in Pirganj, Rangpur.
Protests over quotas in government jobs spread across the country in mid-July. Attacks, vandalism and arson took place in Dhaka and other districts. Attacks were carried out on various state institutions, including BTV. BGB was deployed along with regular law and order forces to bring the situation under control.
The government imposed an indefinite nationwide curfew starting July 20. Curfew relaxation time is gradually being extended as the situation improves.
