Sunday, 5th April 2026
Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 23rd March 2026, 11:32 AM
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has apprehended the primary suspect in the high-profile abduction of two-year-old Kazi Fuzail from Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). The arrest took place late on Sunday night around 1:30 am in Keshbpur Bazar, Shayestaganj, Habiganj, according to an official statement released by RAB on Monday.
The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Shahnewaz Chowdhury Bapparaj, has been taken into custody for further investigation.
The abduction occurred on 21 March, during the Eid holidays, when Fuzail had accompanied his mother to DMCH to visit his ailing grandmother. He was reported missing from the hospital premises that afternoon. Following the disappearance, the family received ransom calls demanding 350,000 Taka for his release. The child’s father immediately lodged a case with Shahbagh Police Station, triggering a coordinated investigation by RAB.
On the night of the same day, RAB arrested another abductor, MM Tanvir, in the Dhalpur area of Dhaka. The intelligence gathered from Tanvir’s interrogation enabled authorities to locate and safely recover Fuzail.
The recent capture of Bapparaj is considered a major breakthrough in the case. Both suspects have now been handed over to the relevant police stations, where they will face legal proceedings under applicable criminal statutes. RAB has confirmed that further investigations are ongoing to identify any additional accomplices and understand the full network behind the abduction.
| Date & Time | Event | Location | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 March, afternoon | Child goes missing from DMCH | Dhaka Medical College | Family reports case to police |
| 21 March, night | Arrest of MM Tanvir | Dhalpur, Dhaka | Interrogation leads to child’s rescue |
| 22 March, 1:30 am | Arrest of Shahnewaz Chowdhury Bapparaj | Keshbpur Bazar, Habiganj | Primary suspect taken into custody |
Authorities have emphasised the need for vigilance in hospital environments, particularly during festive periods when patient volumes surge. The swift recovery of Kazi Fuzail is being hailed as a success for law enforcement, highlighting effective coordination between local police and RAB units.
The investigation remains ongoing, with police and RAB teams working to ensure that all involved parties are held accountable under the law.
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