In Natore, Hasanat Abdullah, the chief organizer of the NCP South Region, was seen breaking down in tears during a meeting with the families of martyrs from the July Movement. While speaking with the father of college student Mikdad Hossain Akib, Hasanat was overwhelmed with emotion and could be seen crying uncontrollably. The heartfelt moment was captured in photos and videos that quickly went viral on social media from Monday night, moving thousands of people to tears. After a commemorative rally honoring the martyrs, NCP leaders met with their families to express solidarity and sympathy.