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Published : 23 Sep 2025, 11:28 AM
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has offered his condolences to the family of Didarul Islam, an American policeman of Bangladeshi origin who was killed in a gunman’s attack in New York in July.
He also presented a crest to Didarul’s family members as a mark of respect when they met him at his hotel in New York on Monday night local time, according to state news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS).
Didarul’s father, Mohammad Abdur Rab, mother, Minara Begum, two sons, Ayhan Islam and Azhan Islam, brother, Kamrul Hasan, nephew, Adian Hasan, sister, Nadima Begum, and uncle, Ahmed Jamal Uddin, attended the meeting.
National Citizen Party Member Secretary Akhter Hossen and First Senior Joint Member Secretary Tasnim Jara, who are accompanying the chief adviser on his US trip, were also present.
“I read about the incident in the newspapers and was utterly shocked. I could not comprehend how such a tragedy could happen,” Yunus said while consoling the family.
“On television, I saw the massive gathering at his final farewell in New York. He received profound respect and love from thousands of people. When I was planning my visit to New York, I felt it was essential to meet you,” he added.
The family said Didarul was a dedicated and well-regarded policeman in the New York Police Department. He joined the force in 2021 and had been serving in the 47th Precinct in the Bronx. He leaves behind two sons.
Didarul was shot dead on Jul 28 on Park Avenue in Manhattan when a gunman stormed into a high-rise corporate building and opened fire before killing himself.
He was fatally wounded while trying to stop the assailant and protect others. His family said his body bore eight to ten bullet wounds.
