PM orders RCC administrator to stand by jailed BNP leader's helpless family

On October 20, two daughters stood in front of the car of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Rajshahi, pleading for the release of their imprisoned father, BNP leader Mahabur Rashid Rentu.

In response to this incident, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman instructed Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) Administrator and General Secretary of Rajshahi Metropolitan BNP, Mahfuzur Rahman Riton, to stand by the helpless family of the imprisoned BNP leader.

Following the Prime Minister's directive, the RCC Administrator has stood by the family.

On Wednesday, Mahabur Rashid Rentu's wife Syeda Dilruba Afroz and his two daughters Zarin Tasnim Rahi and Sadia Tahmin Mahi met with the RCC Administrator at Nagar Bhaban.

At that time, the RCC Administrator provided them with financial assistance and assured them of all-out cooperation regarding the legal matters of the imprisoned leader.

RCC Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton said, “Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed me to stand by the family of the imprisoned BNP leader. In light of the Prime Minister's directive, I have stood by the helpless family. I will also arrange employment for one member of the family. Legal assistance for the imprisoned leader in jail will be ensured and all-out cooperation will be provided in legal matters.”

BNP leader's daughter Zarin Tasnim Rahi said, “The Prime Minister asked me to meet City Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton and assigned him the responsibility. The Administrator has already taken steps and has promised to stand by us and provide all-out support.