A Dhaka court has granted a second four-day remand for the wife, brother-in-law, and a female friend of Faisal Karim Masud (alias Rahul Daud), the prime suspect in the murder of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi. The remanded suspects are Faisal’s wife, Saheda Parvin Samia, his brother-in-law, Wahid Ahmed Shipu, and his friend, Maria Akter Lima. Initially filed as an attempted murder case, it has now been converted into a regular murder case under relevant sections of the Penal Code following his death. Investigators believe the assassination was part of a deep-rooted conspiracy to sabotage the upcoming election and instill fear among candidates. Based on CCTV footage and evidence, the involvement of the prime suspect, Faisal, has been confirmed.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 20, 2025 17:55 UTC