The family of Squadron Leader Asim Jawad, who tragically lost his life in a training jet crash, visited Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence, Ganabhaban, on Thursday evening.
Jawad's father, Dr. Md Aman Ullah, mother Nilufar Akhter, widow Rifat Antora, and their two children, Ayeeza and Ayaaz, were in attendance during the emotional meeting.
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The Prime Minister's Deputy Press Secretary, KM Shakhawat Moon, reported that the family spent some time with the Prime Minister, during which Nilufar Akhter, overcome with grief, burst into tears upon embracing Prime Minister Hasina, who provided comfort to her and other family members.
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Prime Minister Hasina expressed her profound grief at Squadron Leader Jawad’s untimely death and conveyed deep sympathy to his bereaved family. She also inquired about their well-being during this difficult time.
Squadron Leader Jawad was killed on May 9 when a trainer jet of Bangladesh Air Force crashed into the Karnaphuli River near Patenga, Chattogram.