Dhaka: The chief adviser of the interim government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, said that he considers himself a son of Rangpur due to the bravery and sacrifice of martyr Abu Sayeed in the July mass uprising.
While welcoming the family members of Abu Sayeed at his Tejgaon office in Dhaka on Thursday (November 28), Dr. Yunus said that he will consider me an adviser of Rangpur.
The chief adviser handed over the certificate of Shaheed Abu Sayeed Foundation to the family members of Shaheed Abu Sayeed. Abu Sayeed's father, Maqbul Hossain, accepted the certificate.
Abu Sayeed's nephew, Md. Liton Mia, was present at the time.
The chief adviser inquired about the physical condition of Abu Sayeed's parents and assured them of all kinds of cooperation from the government.
Professor Yunus met Abu Sayeed's parents in Babanpur village of Rangpur's North District on August 9, just a day after taking charge as the chief adviser to the interim government. He stood next to the grave of martyr Abu Sayeed and prayed.
Later, on November 6, two brothers of martyr Abu Sayeed paid a courtesy call on the chief adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka. During this meeting, they presented several demands to the chief advisor.