Her father died a valiant death fighting terrorists to the last and she will bear this proud legacy. She was the dream child he wished for but now she will never meet him in person.  

The baby – daughter of slain Detective Branch Assistant Commissioner Rabiul Karim and wife Umme Salma - was born at Enam Medical College Hospital in Savar early yesterday.

Valiant officer Rabiul, just 34 years of age, in a selfless display of bravery sacrificed his life on July 1 when he rushed to the Holey Artisan Bakery responding to the call of duty on that fatal day when terrorists struck at the Gulshan restaurant.

Rabiul's younger brother Shamsuzzaman Shams told reporters his sister-in-law Umme Salma was admitted to hospital on Sunday afternoon where she gave birth to her second child, a baby girl, at 12:28am yesterday.

“We have no sisters. All of us, including my brother, had been wishing for a baby girl. We are so happy right now,” he said.

“We are devastated by Rabiul's death. Today could have been such a different scenario,” Shams said.

Umme Salma has urged all to pray for her two children – a six year old son and the newborn - so that they grow up with their father's ideology and work for people's welfare.

Dr Rokon Uddin, head of Skin and VD department of the hospital told The Daily Star that mother and new born baby are in good health. The new born is suffering from a mild sort of skin disease and will need some treatment in the long run. They can go home in two days, he said.

Enamur Rahman, lawmaker from Savar and also chairman of the medical college and hospital, meanwhile said that he will bear all medical expenses of the birth as a mark of respect towards the slain police officer. Deputy Commissioner of Manikganj Rashida Ferdouse has also been in touch with the family over telephone.

Rabiul was the elder son of late Abdul Khalek, a retired official of Care Bangladesh, of Katigram village in Manikganj. He joined the police through 30th BCS (Bangladesh Civil Service) after his masters' degree in Bangla language from Jahangirnagar University.

During his probationary period, Rabiul served as assistant superintendent of police (ASP) in Netrakona in 2014. Before joining the DB, he worked in the Rapid Action Battalion.

Rabiul has always been one to come forward and help others in need. He established a kindergarten school named “Kabi Nazrul Bidyasri” in his village in 2007 to fulfill his father's dream. He also set up a school called “Blooms” for physically-challenged children in the village. He used to bear the entire running cost of the school which currently has 36 students.