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Farewells to Didarul, a brave son of Bangladesh

It seems as if the entirety of New York City took to the streets on Thursday, Jul 31, 2025, to bid farewell to Didarul Islam, a brave New York Police officer of Bangladeshi origin. Thousands of colleagues, expatriate Bangladeshis, and ordinary New Yorkers came together to bid farewell to amid tears, love, and deep respect. A guard of honour by the police department, a coffin draped with a national flag, and a long mourning procession left a striking, if painful mark.

People pray during the funeral services for New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer Didarul Islam, killed during a mass shooting event at a midtown Manhattan office tower on July 28, in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., July 31, 2025. Photo: Reuters
People pray during the funeral services for New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer Didarul Islam, killed during a mass shooting event at a midtown Manhattan office tower on July 28, in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., July 31, 2025. Photo: Reuters
The wife and other family members of New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer Didarul Islam, who was killed during a mass shooting event at a midtown Manhattan office tower on July 28, stand by the route along which his coffin is transported during his funeral services, in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., July 31, 2025. Photo: Reuters
The wife and other family members of New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer Didarul Islam, who was killed during a mass shooting event at a midtown Manhattan office tower on July 28, stand by the route along which his coffin is transported during his funeral services, in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., July 31, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Family members walk behind the coffin of New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer Didarul Islam, killed during a mass shooting event at a midtown Manhattan office tower on July 28, during his funeral services in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., July 31, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Family members walk behind the coffin of New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer Didarul Islam, killed during a mass shooting event at a midtown Manhattan office tower on July 28, during his funeral services in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., July 31, 2025. Photo: Reuters
People gather during the funeral services for New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer Didarul Islam, killed during a mass shooting event at a midtown Manhattan office tower on July 28, in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., July 31, 2025. Photo: Reuters
People gather during the funeral services for New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer Didarul Islam, killed during a mass shooting event at a midtown Manhattan office tower on July 28, in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., July 31, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Police officers salute as the coffin of New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer Didarul Islam, killed during a mass shooting event at a midtown Manhattan office tower on July 28, is carried during his funeral services in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., July 31, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Police officers salute as the coffin of New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer Didarul Islam, killed during a mass shooting event at a midtown Manhattan office tower on July 28, is carried during his funeral services in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., July 31, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Police officers salute as the coffin of New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer Didarul Islam, killed during a mass shooting event at a midtown Manhattan office tower on July 28, is carried during his funeral services in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., July 31, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Police officers salute as the coffin of New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer Didarul Islam, killed during a mass shooting event at a midtown Manhattan office tower on July 28, is carried during his funeral services in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., July 31, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Helicopters fly as the coffin of New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer Didarul Islam, killed during a mass shooting event at a midtown Manhattan office tower on July 28, is carried during his funeral services in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., July 31, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Helicopters fly as the coffin of New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer Didarul Islam, killed during a mass shooting event at a midtown Manhattan office tower on July 28, is carried during his funeral services in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., July 31, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Police officers stand during the funeral services for New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer Didarul Islam, killed during a mass shooting event at a midtown Manhattan office tower on July 28, in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., July 31, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Police officers stand during the funeral services for New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer Didarul Islam, killed during a mass shooting event at a midtown Manhattan office tower on July 28, in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., July 31, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Police officers carry the coffin of New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer Didarul Islam, killed during a mass shooting event at a midtown Manhattan office tower on July 28, in the rain, during his funeral services in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., July 31, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Police officers carry the coffin of New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer Didarul Islam, killed during a mass shooting event at a midtown Manhattan office tower on July 28, in the rain, during his funeral services in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., July 31, 2025. Photo: Reuters

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