DHAKA, April 27, 2022 (BSS) - Bashundhara Group has donated Taka 2 million to the parents and wives of Nahid and Morsalin, who were killed in the recent clash between the traders of Dhaka New Market and the students of Dhaka College.

Two helpless families finally have found ray of hope to come out of the uncertainty as Bashundhara Group donated Tk 2 million to them on Wednesday as part of its firm commitment towards the people and country, a press release said here today.

Bashundhara Group Managing Director Sayem Soban Anvir handed over the cheques to the affected families at his residence in the capital, the release added.

Losing their only earning earners, the family members of Nahid Hasan and Md Morsalin, two fatal victims of New Market clash, had been pushed into a confounded situation.

Eighteen-year-old Nahid Mia worked as a delivery assistant for a company named Data Tech Computer in Elephant Road. He was hacked with machetes on multiple occasions during the clashes on April 19.

Nahid married of Dalia Akhter Shila six months ago. The newlywed couple was living in Kamrangichar in the capital.

After receiving support from Bashundhara Group, Nahid wife burst into tears saying that who (Nahid) passed away will never come back.

A native of Cumilla's Daudkandi, Morsalin lived in the capital's Kamrangirchar with his family. He leaves behind two children, aged 6 and 4.

Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan knew about the sufferings of the families through media.

He directed to extend support to the families as the story on desire of Eid attires of Morsalin's daughter made him shocked.

Nahid's father Nadim Mia, mother Nargis Begum and wife Shila and her father Md Dalim received the donation.

From Morsalin's family, his mother Nurjahan Begum and wife Mitu were present on the occasion.

Nahid's mother Nargis Begum hoped the support from Bashundhara Group will help them create an earning source for the families.

Morsalin's mother Nurjahan Begum has been suffering for heart disease. She got a relief to continue the treatment with the support of the Bashundhara Group.

Bashundhara Group Media Advisor Mohammad Abu Tayeb, News24 TV Executive Editor Rahul Raha and Chief Coordinator to Managing Director Mohammed Golam were present on the occasion.

Nahid and Morsalin were killed during clash between New Market employees and Dhaka College students in the capital recently.

On midnight of April 18, Dhaka College students clashed with the New Market traders.