Journalists Assaulted and Robbed Whilst Gathering News

Two journalists working for the Kushtia-published daily newspaper, Dainik Khaborwala, were unexpectedly assaulted by miscreants whilst performing their professional duties in the East Mojampur area of Ward No. 18 within Kushtia Municipality.

The incident took place on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, at approximately 2:50 pm, near a location locally known as “Tetul Tala” on Mofiz Uddin Biswas Lane. One journalist sustained severe injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment at the Kushtia 250-Bed General Hospital. During the attack, the perpetrators looted professional equipment, mobile phones, and cash, with the total value of the stolen property reported to be 184,932 BDT.

Identity of the Victims and Context of the Assault

The affected media professionals have been identified as Mr Md. Imran Hossain, a video journalist for Dainik Khaborwala, and Mr Md. Ronjuur Rahman, a special correspondent for the same publication. According to eyewitness accounts and the statements provided by the victims, the two journalists had gone to the property of a local resident, Mr Md. Reza Chowdhury, in Ward No. 18. Their objective was to investigate and gather information regarding alleged irregularities in the construction of a residential boundary wall.

Whilst they were collecting news materials, an armed group led by Mr Md. Reza Chowdhury and Mr Md. Selim Chowdhury, alongside 10 to 12 unidentified individuals, launched an unprovoked attack. The assailants were armed with various domestic weapons, including hoes, GI pipes, rod cutters, hammers, and iron bars.

Injuries Sustained and Extent of Financial Robbery

During the confrontation, video journalist Imran Hossain was struck on the head, causing a severe laceration and substantial blood loss. The attackers also physically assaulted special correspondent Ronjuur Rahman, delivering punches and kicks, whilst subjecting him to verbal abuse and explicit death threats.

The assailants forcibly confiscated the professional tools and personal funds of the journalists before fleeing the scene. The items stolen during the assault include:

One Panasonic PV-100 model video camera valued at 120,000 BDT.

Two smartphones (a Samsung A13 and an Infinix 12) with a combined value of 39,500 BDT.

One Boya microphone valued at 15,500 BDT.

Liquid cash amounting to 9,932 BDT.

The victims managed to escape the scene to save their lives. Due to the severity of his head trauma, Mr Imran Hossain was admitted to Ward No. 10 of the Kushtia 250-Bed General Hospital, where he remains under medical observation. The victims have expressed a profound sense of insecurity following the encounter. They noted that preparations are underway to file a formal First Information Report (FIR) at the Kushtia Model Police Station to initiate criminal proceedings.

Condemnation from the Journalist Community

The assault on the media personnel whilst on active duty has drawn widespread condemnation from the journalistic community in Kushtia. Prominent figures have publicly denounced the attack and demanded a thorough investigation by law enforcement.

Among those registering their protests are the former President of the Kushtia Press Club, Khondokar Al Mamun Sagar; the former General Secretary, Abu Moni Jubayed Ripon; the General Secretary of the EB Thana Press Club, Shaharia Imon Rubel; leaders of the Kushtia Journalists’ Union; and the Acting Editor of Dainik Khaborwala, Munshi Shahin Ahmed Jewel. These representatives have collectively urged the local administration to investigate the facts rigorously and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Financial Breakdown of Stolen Properties

The table below provides a itemised summary of the assets and currency forcefully taken from the journalists during the incident:

The case remains under administrative review as the victims finalise their legal filings with the Kushtia Model Police Station.