Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has provided Tk1lakh in financial assistance to the family of Toufiq Hossain, a garment worker who was killed during violence amid protests over wage demands in Gazipur.
Gobindaganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Syeda Yasmin Sultana visited Toufiq’s home in Chhaygharia village under Kochashahar Union of Gaibandha’s Gobindaganj upazila around 5pm on Wednesday.
During the visit, she met Toufiq’s wife, Setu Moni, his brother, Harun Ur Rashid, and other family members, expressed condolences and handed over the financial assistance on behalf of the prime minister.
Later, Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury spoke to the bereaved family through a video call.
The minister expressed his condolences and assured the family of continued government support. He also pledged that those responsible for Toufiq’s death would be identified and brought to justice swiftly.
Among others, Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) Tamshid Iram Khan, Project Implementation Officer Abdur Rahim, Rural Development Officer Enamul Haque, Kochashahar Union Parishad Chairman Zohurul Haque Zahid and union BNP General Secretary Faridul Islam were present during the visit.
