A case has been filed against 19 people in connection with the murder of journalist S.M. Hayat Uddin in Bagerhat.
On Sunday, 5 October, the victim’s mother, Hasina Begum, lodged the case at Bagerhat Sadar Police Station.
Details of the Case
| Detail | Information |
| Victim | S.M. Hayat Uddin |
| Occupation | Staff reporter, Dainik Bhorer Chetana |
| Political Involvement | Contested for Organisational Secretary, Bagerhat Municipal BNP |
| Date of Incident | Friday evening prior to 5 October |
| Main Accused | Md. Israil Molla, resident of Harikhali, Bagerhat; Organisational Secretary, Bagerhat District, National Human Rights and Health Care Society |
| Other Accused | Six named individuals; 10–12 unidentified persons |
According to the FIR, on Friday evening in Harikhali area, Israil Molla and his associates attacked Hayat Uddin.
- He was stabbed with sharp weapons and beaten with a hammer, resulting in severe injuries.
- Local residents rescued him and took him to Khulna Medical College Hospital, where he was declared dead by doctors.
Post-Incident Procedures
- Saturday afternoon: After the autopsy, the body was handed over to the family.
- Funeral: A janaza (funeral prayer) was held at the Harikhali Government Primary School field, followed by burial near his residence.
Police Statement
Md. Mahmud-ul-Hasan, Officer-in-Charge (Acting) of Bagerhat Sadar Police Station, said: “A case has been filed over the murder. Operations are ongoing to apprehend the main accused, Israil Molla, and other involved individuals.”
Background
- S.M. Hayat Uddin was a dedicated journalist, reporting for the local daily Bhorer Chetana.
- He was also active in local politics, having contested for the Organisational Secretary position of Bagerhat Municipal BNP.
- The main accused, Israil Molla, holds a position in the National Human Rights and Health Care Society and resides in the same area as the victim.
This tragic incident has shocked the local journalism and political community, with police actively investigating and pursuing all suspects involved.
