The mystery of the murder of a British citizen born in Bangladesh was uncovered, 3 people were arrested

DHAKA, November 30, 2024 (BSS) – Police on Friday arrested three people in separate raids in Khulna district and Mohammadpur areas of the city, revealing the mystery behind the sensational murder case of Bangladeshi-born British citizen Dr AKM Abdur Rashid.

Those arrested were identified as Md. Naeem Khan (22), md. Zahidur Rahman Rifat (20) and md. Abu Taher Sikder alias Shaon (22).

Hazaribagh Thana Police arrested the three in separate raids in Dumuria area of Khulna and Mohammadpur area of Dhaka on Friday.

Based on information obtained from the detained Md. The police also seized the sharp knife used in the murder from Naeem Khan.

Ramna Divisional Deputy Commissioner of Police Masud Alam disclosed this information during a press conference held at the DMP media center today.

The victim of the incident, Dr AKM Abdur Rashid, a British citizen of Bangladeshi origin, had been living in the UK for most of the year. He came to Bangladesh from time to time.

Three to four unknown assailants entered Dr. Rashid’s house located on the 2nd floor of House No. 294/1, Road No. 8/A, West Dhanmondi under Hazaribagh Police Station around 2:30 a.m. on November 15, 2024.

After entering, the attackers fought with Dr. Rashid. When his wife Sufia Rashid tried to leave the next room, one of the attackers blocked her.

At one point, the attackers stabbed Dr. Rashid several times in the chest with a sharp knife. He was seriously injured.

The attackers later fled when his wife screamed for help.

The seriously injured Dr. Rashid was rushed to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital in a bloody condition, where the doctor on duty declared him dead.

The victim’s cousin, Dr. Rezaul Karim, filed a murder case at Hazaribagh Police Station on November 15, 2024.

During the investigation into the case, the criminals involved in the murder were identified based on the analysis of CCTV footage from the scene, information collected from the victim’s tenants and intelligence information.

Later on Friday, Naeem Khan and Zahidur Rahman Rifat were arrested from Shahpur Bazar area of Dumuria, Khulna.

Another team from Hazaribagh police station conducted a raid in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area at 03:30 on Friday and arrested Abu Taher Sikder alias Shaon.

Information obtained from the detainees – Naeem Khan and Zahidur – shows that they lived as tenants in an apartment in the victim’s house.

They argued with the victim’s wife over outstanding rent.

Naeem Khan and Zahidur Rahman Rifat planned to enter Dr. Rashid’s house and steal money from it to start a restaurant business.

As planned, on November 15, 2024, they entered the house along with Abu Taher Sikder, alias Shaon, by climbing the boundary wall of the victim’s house to rob the money.

During this time, the victim Dr. Rashid felt the presence of the arrested criminals as she stood up to offer Tahajjud prayers.

When Dr. Rashid tried to stop them, the detainees began to struggle with him.

At one point, the attackers critically stabbed him with a sharp knife and fled the scene.