Chattogram Bureau

Some have lost their husbands, some their children, some their brothers. Some families have lost their only earning member. Many of these families who lost relatives in the July uprising are now living in financial crisis, insecurity and uncertainty. Chittagong Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Zahidul Islam Miah has listened to their sorrows, grievances and hopes.

This meeting with the martyr's family members was not limited to formalities. The Deputy Commissioner spoke to each family member separately. He wanted to know how their family was doing, how their children were studying and whether the family members were facing any problems. He also advised them to contact the district administration in case of any problem.

The event, which began at 12 noon, ended at 2:30 pm on Wednesday. During this time, gifts were given to the martyr's family members by the district administration.

Although everyone managed to arrive within the scheduled time, the family members of martyr Wasim Akram were a little late. Sabrina Yasmin Soma, the sister of Chhatra Dal leader Wasim Akram, known as the first martyr of Chittagong and the second martyr of July in the country, arrived. She arrived about an hour after the scheduled time. By then, the main event had ended.

However, the Deputy Commissioner did not leave his office. He waited for Wasim's family members in his office. When Sabrina Yasmin arrived, she was taken to the office. There, the Deputy Commissioner welcomed her with a smile and inquired about the overall condition of the family members.
Sabrina Yasmin Soma said, "I arrived much later than the scheduled time for the ceremony. But DC Sir waited for me. Later, when I went to his office, he listened to me with a smile. He inquired about everyone in our family and assured me that he would be there for me in case of any need."

Sabrina said that the District Administrator's patience and sincere behavior moved her emotionally.

Present at the meeting was Nayan Begum, wife of Shahid Alam of Eidgah Boubazar area of Ward No. 12 of Chittagong City Corporation. The Deputy Commissioner wanted to know about the current situation of her family and children. He also wanted to know if the family had any problems or special needs.

The Deputy Commissioner also asked Sajeda Akhter, the wife of Shaheed Yusuf of Eidgah Jharnapara area, about the current situation of the family. They talked about how she is running the family after losing her husband, how her children's education and life are going, and whether the family is in any crisis.

Sajeda Akhter said, "DC Sir wanted to know how we are, how our children are doing and whether we are facing any problems. He asked us to come to him if we face any problems. He also assured us that he will be by our side."

Muhibul Haque, brother of martyr Ishmamul Haque of Amirabad area of Lohagara, raised various problems including insecurity of the family with the District Commissioner. He said that they were able to talk to the District Commissioner without any hesitation.
Muhibul Haque said, "As members of the martyr's family, we were able to openly talk to DC Sir. He listened attentively to various problems, including insecurity, and assured to solve them."

Hosneyara Begum, wife of martyr Shahidul Islam of Chawkbazar-Bakaliya area, also shared the family's sorrows and hardships.

Hosneyara Begum said, "DC Sir listened carefully to all our sorrows and troubles. He assured us that he would be by our side in any danger."

Also present at the meeting were Shaheed Omar bin Nurul Absar's mother Ruby Akhter, Shaheed Mahamdur Rahman Saikat's uncle Amjad Hossain, Shaheed Jamal's wife Taslima Begum and Shaheed Mahin's mother Rahima. They presented the family's financial difficulties, security, the future of their children and various crises in their daily lives to the Deputy Commissioner.

Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Zahidul Islam Miah listened to everyone's statements. Stating that the families of the martyrs are not alone, he said that the district administration will stand by them. He advised the family members to contact the district administration in case of any problem or urgent need.

The void of losing a loved one cannot be filled with any gift or assistance. However, the sincerity and commitment of the responsible persons of the state and administration can give some courage to the grieving families. Chattogram Deputy Commissioner Zahidul Islam, known as the humanitarian DC throughout the country, has expressed that sympathy by listening to the martyr families for a long time and waiting for Wasim Akram's sister who arrived late.