Serial Killer Arrested in Naogaon

A man described by police as a “psychopathic serial killer” has been arrested in connection with a series of brutal nocturnal attacks and thefts across several districts in northern Bangladesh, including Naogaon, Dinajpur and Joypurhat.

According to police, the suspect, identified as Golam Morshed, would reportedly travel between different areas and target households where male members were absent. Under cover of darkness, he allegedly scaled boundary walls, forcibly entered homes and attacked sleeping female occupants using heavy objects such as iron rods, bamboo sticks, and tubewell handles. After inflicting head injuries, he would flee the scene, often stealing valuables. Investigators noted that he typically struck once per victim, seemingly to avoid prolonged confrontation, yet the assaults frequently resulted in severe injury or death.

Naogaon District Police Superintendent Tariqul Islam disclosed these details at a press briefing held at the Superintendent’s office conference room on Thursday evening. He confirmed that the suspect was arrested early Wednesday from the Konapara area of Shorifpur in Gazipur district.

Police said the series of incidents intensified over the past six months across Dharmapasha (Dharmada? wait original Dharmaihat, Badalgachhi, Patnitala), creating widespread fear among residents. At least 12 similar cases were reported across three police stations in Naogaon alone.

Key incidents linked to the suspect

Investigators further revealed that similar violent incidents had also occurred in Dinajpur and Joypurhat districts, including at least five cases in Dinajpur and one fatal attack in Joypurhat where two women were seriously injured and one later died.

Police said the breakthrough came after a specialised investigative team used intelligence gathering and digital tracking methods to identify the suspect, who had been moving between districts to avoid detection. His mobile and movement patterns reportedly helped trace him to Gazipur, where he was eventually arrested.

During interrogation, Golam Morshed allegedly gave a confessional statement under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure before a magistrate.

The press briefing was attended by senior police officials, including additional superintendents of police (administration, crime, and DSB), as well as officers from Dhamaoirhat police station and other units involved in the investigation.

Authorities described the arrest as a significant breakthrough in ending a wave of violent home invasions that had caused widespread panic in rural communities across multiple districts.