A foreign national, identified as Shami Salim Qasim, has died in Dhaka’s Gulshan area following allegations that he was assaulted, according to police officials. The incident has prompted an ongoing investigation by law enforcement authorities to determine the exact circumstances surrounding his death.
The matter was confirmed on Tuesday (28 April) by the Officer-in-Charge (Investigation) of Gulshan Police Station, Mokhlesur Rahman. He stated that the police had received information regarding the death of a foreign citizen in the area and were actively working to verify the sequence of events leading up to the incident.
Preliminary reports suggest that the individual was found in a critically injured condition and was subsequently transported to United Hospital in Dhaka. Medical staff at the hospital later declared him dead upon arrival. Authorities believe that the death may have occurred prior to his admission to the medical facility, although this has yet to be conclusively established through forensic examination.
Police officials have indicated that the cause of death remains uncertain at this stage. Investigators are currently collecting evidence from the scene, interviewing possible witnesses, and reviewing surrounding circumstances to reconstruct the events. Further details are expected to emerge once the post-mortem examination and formal investigation reports are completed.
Law enforcement agencies have emphasised that no definitive conclusion has been reached regarding how the victim sustained his fatal injuries. Officials have also stated that all possible angles are being examined as part of standard investigative procedures in cases involving unexplained deaths of foreign nationals.
Summary of Known Details
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Shami Salim Qasim |
| Nationality | Foreign national (specific nationality unconfirmed) |
| Location | Gulshan area, Dhaka |
| Date | Tuesday, 28 April |
| Initial Condition | Critically injured at discovery |
| Medical Facility | United Hospital, Dhaka |
| Outcome | Declared dead on arrival |
| Cause of Death | Under investigation / not yet confirmed |
| Investigating Authority | Gulshan Police Station |
Authorities have assured that a detailed update will be provided once the investigation progresses further and the autopsy findings are available. For now, the case remains open, with police continuing their inquiries into the incident in one of Dhaka’s most high-security and diplomatically sensitive neighbourhoods.
