Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday ordered investigators to submit a chargesheet within two months over an arson attack on the offices of two of the country’s leading newspapers Prothom Alo and The Daily Star. Salahuddin Ahmed made the directive after visiting an art exhibition titled ‘Alo’, organised around the fire-damaged building of Prothom Alo in the capital’s Karwan Bazar area. “The responsibility of investigation lies with us, while the responsibility of delivering justice lies with the judiciary. We have directed the investigation agencies and law enforcement forces to complete a fair investigation and submit the chargesheet within the next two months,” he said. Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, Prime Minister’s Policy and Strategy Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman, and Prothom Alo Editor and Publisher Matiur Rahman were present during the visit.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 28, 2026 13:51 UTC