File photo of Rayhan Ahmed CollectedOn October 11, Rayhan, 34, was beaten to death in police custodyAn investigation report into the death of Rayhan Ahmed at Bandar Bazar police outpost will be submitted within two weeks, the High Court was informed Monday. Deputy Attorney General Nowroz Rasel Chowdhury informed this while the court was hearing a writ petition seeking proper justice and compensation for Rayhan’s family. Later, the bench of Justice Md Mozibur Rahman Miah and Justice Mohi Uddin Shamim fixed Nov 16 to hear the writ petition filed on Oct 12. Besides, the Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP) formed a committee to look into the death of Rayhan. On October 22, former SMP Commissioner Golam Kibria was transferred over widespread criticism of the role of police in Rayhan’s death.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 02, 2020 17:37 UTC