News Flash
DHAKA, Dec 28, 2025 (BSS) - Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today said the government will soon make public the names and addresses of all those involved in the murder of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson and frontline fighter Shaheed Sharif Osman Bin Hadi.
The “main secret” behind the killing will also be revealed. he said after attending a Core Committee meeting on law and order at the Home Ministry in the Bangladesh Secretariat here.
“As you know, a decision has already been made to transfer the case to the Speedy Trial Tribunal. We are continuing our utmost efforts to ensure speedy justice in this heinous murder,” he said.
The Home Adviser also expressed hope that the Hadi murder trial would be completed within the tenure of the current interim government.
The interim government reiterated its determination to ensure justice for the murder of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, with police, BGB, RAB and intelligence agencies continuing coordinated efforts to uncover the full truth, he said.
Jahangir Alam warned that fascist allies, miscreants and terrorists are trying to disrupt the investigation and trial process, urging everyone not to do anything that could strengthen such forces or hinder the proceedings.
He said considerable progress has been made in the investigation, though not all information can be disclosed at this stage in the interest of identifying the real criminals and their supporters.
So far, 11 people have been arrested in connection with the Hadi murder case. They are Humayun Kabir, father of alleged main accused Faisal Karim Masud, mother Hasi Begum, wife Shaheda Parveen Samia, brother-in-law Wahid Ahmed Shipu, girlfriend Maria Akhter Lima, Md. Kabir, Nuruzzaman Nomani alias Ujjwal, Sibion Dio, Sanjay Chisim, Md. Aminul Islam Raju and Md. Abdul Hannan.
Of the arrestees, six have given confessional statements under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code, while four witnesses have also recorded testimonies under the same section.
Law enforcement agencies have seized significant evidence, including two foreign pistols, 52 rounds of bullets, magazines, knives allegedly used in the murder, the motorcycle and fake number plate used during the crime, bullet casings, bullets, video footage, CCTV footage, and other materials from the crime scene.
Authorities also seized signed cheques worth Tk 218 crore from around 53 accounts.
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) disclosed these details during a press briefing today.
Based on statements from the accused, witness testimonies, recovered evidence and overall assessment, the investigation is now in its final stage.
The Home Adviser expressed hope that a charge sheet would be submitted within the next 10 days, by January 7, 2026.
Law and Order, Elections, and Security
In addition to the Hadi murder case, the Core Committee meeting discussed overall law and order, security preparations for the upcoming 13th National Assembly elections, progress of Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2, security of politically important figures, and concerns about fascist allies, terrorists and miscreants infiltrating political parties.
Jahangir urged political leaders to remain vigilant and identify opportunists and criminals hiding within their parties, seeking cooperation from law enforcement agencies if necessary.
Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2
Under Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2, launched on December 13, 2025, a total of 9,993 people were arrested by December 26.
During the operation, law enforcement recovered 102 firearms, 553 rounds of bullets, 169 cartridges, 89 indigenous weapons, as well as grenades, mortar shells, gunpowder, fireworks and bomb-making materials.
Overall, 22,341 people have been arrested during this period, including 12,348 on the basis of cases and warrants.
Other Developments
The main accused in the Laxmipur District Election Office arson case, Md Rubel (41), was arrested on December 26.
In Khulna, RAB arrested three suspects, including D.K. Shamim alias Dhakaiya Shamim in connection with the shooting of Motaleb Sikder (42), a central organizer of Jatiya Shram Shakti.
Initial investigations suggest the incident was linked to drug transactions and sharing of extortion money.
Following these incidents, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) issued the highest alert along the border areas.
In the Jashore region, special operations led to the arrest of 18 criminals, who were handed over to police.
Meanwhile, allegations of insults against religion and the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Mymensingh were also noted during the briefing.
