Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC), Constable Amirul Islam Parvez, who was beaten to death during a clash between the police and BNP supporters in Dhaka’s Dainik Bangla Mor on Saturday, was laid to rest at his village home in Tangail’s Nagarpur on Sunday.
His first namaz-e-janaza was held at the Rajarbagh Police Lines in Dhaka with Inspector General of Police Abdullah Al Mamun and Home Ministry Senior Secretary Md Mustafizur Rahman, among others, in attendance.
Later, they paid tribute by placing flowers on the coffin of the deceased. A well-armed police team provided guard of honour and the body was sent to his village home along with police escort.
Parvez joined the police in 2009 and was working at the Rajarbagh Police Lines. He left behind his wife, a six-year-old daughter, a brother and parents to mourn his death.
Constable Parvez died after being beaten up mercilessly by the BNP activists equipped with sticks, iron rods and bricks in Dainik Bangla Mor area. He was declared dead at Dhaka Medical College Hospital around 4pm. Around 40 other police members were also injured in clashes with the BNP activists.
After analyzing CCTV footage, police have already arrested two people—Shamim Reza and Md Sultan Shamim—from Gaibandha and Dhaka in connection with the murder.
Several hundred others, including 25 journalists, were injured during Saturday’s clashes between the police and opposition activists in Dhaka.
They also set fire to 26 vehicles, including an ambulance from Rajarbagh Hospital, and vandalized over 70 vehicles in different parts of Dhaka city.
Earlier in the day, Foreign Minister AK Momen condemned the brutal assaults on the police force. He asked the BNP to apologize for hitting the law enforcers. “They must be ashamed of hitting the police who protect us, who ensure security for the people,” he told reporters after visiting the injured police personnel at the Rajarbagh Central Police Hospital.
Principal of Bangladesh Police Academy and Additional Inspector General of Police Mir Rezaul Islam has expressed deep sympathy at the death of Constable Parvez, and termed him a martyr as he died in the line of duty.
“Another name has been added to the list of martyred police personnel. He was subjected to a brutal killing while protecting the lives and property of the people,” Reazul Islam said as he visited the graduation parade of 166th Apprentice Trainee Recruit Constable batch at Sarda yesterday.
“With the contribution of the current government under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the police force has gained a reputation in the country and abroad with advanced training.”
Additional IG Reazul said efforts are underway to transform the Bangladesh Police into a world-class legal service institution by improving the quality of training through the use of modern and up-to-date technology in building Smart Bangladesh.
He also mentioned that money laundering, human trafficking, transnational crime, national emergency service 999 and other activities are also in operation.
Family demands justice
Parvez hailed from Faizpur village of Daptiyar Union of Nagarpur Upazila in Tangail, located at the border with Manikganj. His father's name is Sikandar Mollah.
Parvez lived in Dhaka with his wife and daughter Tanha Islam, while parents and a brother live in the village home. He got married in 2012.
Talking to Dhaka Tribune, the family members demanded justice for the brutal killing of Parvez.
According to the locals, due to the erosion of the Jamuna River in the past, they started living in Chak Faizpur village about 10 years ago. But due to river erosion, they started living in Faizpur village about 3 to 4 years ago.
The relatives said Parvez was the sole source of income for their family. The future of his wife-daughter and other family members has become uncertain due to his death.
Nagarpur Upazila Nirbahi Officer Reza Md Golam Masum went to the house of the slain policeman on Sunday morning and consoled the family members. At the same time, he promised to take all measures to support the family.
Our correspondents—Dulal Abdullah, Rajshahi, and Abdullah Al Numan, Tangail—contributed to this report
