Shama Obaed Islam said further steps would be taken following due process once Bangladesh receives feedback from the Indian side. Our Deputy High Commission in Kolkata is in contact with the authorities, and we have sought consular access,” she told reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Reports suggest that the suspects had been moving between various locations in India after entering the country following the killing. Acting on intelligence shared by Bangladesh, Indian authorities conducted an operation and arrested the two Bangladeshi nationals on the intervening night of March 7–8, 2026. Investigators said the suspects had fled Bangladesh after killing political activist Osman Hadi.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 09, 2026 14:50 UTC