A BNP delegation visited the homes of Raihan and Rohan in Ekdala village of Sirajganj on Friday afternoon. Photo: BSS

DHAKA, May 15, 2026 (BSS) – Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today has extended support to two orphaned brothers Raihan and Rohan from Sirajganj after a media report drew his attention that highlighted the dire condition of the children. 

After the media report headlined ‘Their father died when they were too little, and the mother was also lost four months ago - the two orphaned children somehow survive on the income of their maternal grandmother earns working in other houses’ came to the notice of Tarique Rahman, also BNP chairman and the chief patron of ‘Amra BNP Poribar’, he instructed his Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman to inquire about the children and ensure necessary assistance.

Following the instruction, a delegation of ‘Amra BNP Poribar’ led by its Member Secretary by Agriculturist Md Moksedul Momin (Mithun) along with adviser of the organization Abul Kashem visited the children’s home in Ekdala village of Ratankandi Union under Sirajganj Sadar Upazila this afternoon.

The delegation spoke with the family members and conveyed the Prime Minister’s message of sympathy.

The delegation took initiatives to ensure the children’s food, education, medical care, and safe housing. They also announced a one-time grant as well as a monthly stipend for the education of the two orphan children.

Lawmaker from Sirajganj-1 constituency Selim Reza, Kazipur Municipality’s former Mayor Abdus Salam, BNP leader Hasan, Sirajganj District Swechchhasebak Dal Convener Abdullah Al Kayes and ‘Amra BNP Poribar’ members Masud Rana Liton, Mustakim Billah, BUET Chhatra Dal former General Secretary Engineer Abu Hanif, Chhatra Dal leaders Moshiur Rahman Mohan and Abdullah Al Misbah were present on the occasion, among others.

Nine-year-old Raihan and seven-year-old Rohan lost their father at a young age. After their mother passed away four months ago, they have been living in hardship with their elderly maternal grandparents, Azizur Rahman and Maleka Begum. Due to financial hardship, their education had been disrupted, and they were living in a dilapidated tin-shed house.