Religious Affairs Advisor, Dr. A.F.M. Khalid Hossain speaks to journalist while meeting with the families of two victims of the July-August movement in Cox's Bazar. October 19, 2024. Photo: The Daily Observer
The interim government's Religious Affairs Advisor, Dr. A.F.M. Khalid Hossain on Saturday stated that the families of all those killed or injured during the Anti-discrimination student movement will receive lifelong support and the money launderers will be brought to justice.
Dr. Khalid Hossain made these remarks on Saturday after meeting with the families of Wasim Akram from Pekua upazila of Cox's Bazar, and Ahsan Habib from Fasiakhali union in Chakaria upazila, both victims of the July-August movement.
The advisor affirmed that the current government harbors no political vendetta against anyone and emphasized, "Those who are true criminals, who have committed murders and looted the nation's wealth, will all face justice. The nation expects this from the government. Families of all those killed or injured during the movements will receive lifelong support."
He further stated, "Those who murdered and injured our brothers during the July-August protests will be brought under the law, and this government will ensure their proper prosecution. Many criminals have already been arrested, and cases have been filed against them."
The advisor emphasized that "no one is above the law," and that the government is working towards establishing true rule of law in the country. As part of these efforts, reform initiatives are ongoing.
He announced that the martyrs of the July-August revolution, such as Wasim Akram, will be remembered by the nation forever. The government is planning to establish a 'July Revolution Foundation', through which the families of those martyred and injured will receive lifelong assistance. Efforts will be made to ensure that future governments continue this initiative.
Dr. Khalid also declared that each family of those martyred in the July-August movement will receive financial aid amounting to Tk 30 lakh from the current government.
In the morning, he visited the family of Ahsan Habib in Chararkul village under Fasiakhali Union of Chakaria upazila, and handed over a check of Tk 200,000 taka from As-Sunnah Foundation. Later, he met with Wasim Akram's family in Pekua and presented a similar check to his father, Shafiul Alam. Dr. Khalid Hossain also inquired about the family's well-being.
Afterward, the advisor visited the graves of both Ahsan Habib and Wasim Akram and offered prayers for their souls. During the check distribution, senior officials from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, including Secretary Md. Abdul Hamid Jomaddar, as well as high-ranking officials from the Islamic Foundation, were present.
