The government on Thursday decided to confer a state honour on two teachers from Milestone School and College who were killed in the recent jet crash in Dhaka鈥檚 Uttara.
The council of advisers, at its meeting, decided to confer a state honour upon the two teachers. The details regarding the presentation of this honour will be announced shortly, according to a statement issued by the chief adviser鈥檚 press wing.
Two teachers of the educational institution 鈥� Maherin Chowdhury and Masuka Begum 鈥� saved lives of a number of students during the jet crash, but lost their lives in the process, according to media reports.
The regular meeting of the council was held in the morning at the chief adviser鈥檚 office, with the chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in the chair.
At the start of the meeting, a condolence motion was adopted in memory of those who lost their lives in the recent plane crash at Milestone School and College.
One minute of silence was observed to honour the departed souls, followed by prayers seeking forgiveness for the deceased.
The meeting also resolved to provide all necessary government support for the families of the victims of the jet crash.
To this end, the ministry of education will consult with the school authorities to determine the appropriate next steps.
The council also decided that special prayers will be held at all religious institutions tomorrow, seeking forgiveness for the deceased and a swift recovery for the injured.
Ministry of religion will oversee the necessary coordination for the initiative.