The death of NYPD officer Didarul Islam, the first Bangladeshi-born officer killed in the line of duty, has deeply impacted his community in the Bronx. Islam was more than an officer; he was a hero, a living symbol of hope,

Thousands of officers, politicians, friends and loved ones paid their respects to fallen NYPD Officer Didarul Islam on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at a Bronx mosque during his funeral services.