Sunday, 5th April 2026
Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 3rd March 2026, 2:25 PM
In Birampur, Dinajpur, police have arrested a hospital manager in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a female hospital employee. The arrest was made on Monday evening in Rajshahi city, with the assistance of RAB-5.
The suspect, Humayun Kabir, 43, a resident of Birampur Upazila, serves as the manager of the hospital where the incident allegedly took place. According to the police and the FIR, the victim, a 40-year-old woman, has been working at the same hospital as a housemaid. She divorced her husband approximately three years ago and subsequently began living as a tenant in Kabir’s residence. The complaint states that Kabir had repeatedly made inappropriate advances towards her over this period.
Details of the Incident:
The FIR alleges that on 5 January, at around midnight, Kabir returned to the victim’s home along with the hospital supervisor, Russel Mahmud, 29, and two unidentified individuals. According to the complaint, Kabir requested hot water in the victim’s room and subsequently assaulted her. He reportedly promised marriage and instructed her not to disclose the matter. The following evening, when supervisor Mahmud visited the victim’s residence, he allegedly threatened her with death if she revealed the incident.
Following these events, on 7 January, the victim filed a case under the Women and Child Repression Prevention Act at Birampur Police Station, naming Kabir, Mahmud, and the two unidentified men as defendants. Since the filing of the case, the accused had been evading arrest.
Investigation and Legal Proceedings:
| Date | Event | Individuals Involved | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 January 2026 | Alleged sexual assault | Humayun Kabir, Russel Mahmud, 2 unknown persons | Victim assaulted at her residence; threats made |
| 7 January 2026 | FIR filed | Victim, accused | Case registered under Women and Child Repression Prevention Act |
| 2 March 2026 | Arrest | Humayun Kabir | Arrested from Rajshahi with RAB-5 assistance |
| Ongoing | Investigation | Other accused | Authorities continue efforts to apprehend two unidentified suspects |
Birampur Police Officer-in-Charge, Saiful Islam Sarkar, confirmed that the fugitive Kabir was arrested in Rajshahi and sent to jail through the court on Tuesday. Law enforcement continues to search for the remaining accused.
Local human rights activists and community members have expressed concern over workplace safety and demanded swift justice. They emphasised the need for stricter oversight in healthcare institutions to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The case has attracted significant attention due to the involvement of hospital authorities and the premeditated nature of the alleged assault, highlighting broader concerns about accountability and protection for vulnerable employees in institutional settings.
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