Judicial Remand for Suspects in Banker’s Jewellery Theft

In a significant development concerning the high-profile theft at the residence of a female banker in the capital’s Maniknagar area, a Dhaka court has granted a one-day remand for two suspects. The individuals in custody are accused of orchestrating the theft of gold ornaments valued at approximately £17,500 (Tk 27 lakh) and a substantial amount of cash.

The Breach of Trust

The primary suspect has been identified as Sadman Sakib Soumik, who is the first cousin (maternal) of the victim, Tajreen Khan Adrita. According to the case statement, the theft occurred within the victim’s residence sometime between 20 November and 4 December. It is alleged that Soumik exploited his familial access to the household to surreptitiously remove 11 bhori (approximately 128 grams) of gold ornaments and Tk 1.7 lakh in cash from a locked wardrobe drawer.

Following a meticulous investigation by the Mugda Police, Soumik was apprehended. His subsequent confession led authorities to the second suspect, Saddam Hossain, the proprietor of Maimuna Jewellers, who is accused of knowingly purchasing the stolen articles.

Case Profile: Maniknagar Residential Theft

Judicial Proceedings

On Monday, 9 February 2026, the investigating officer, Sub-Inspector Kaiyum Bahadur of Mugda Police Station, produced the duo before the court. The prosecution sought a rigorous interrogation period to recover the remaining stolen assets and determine if a larger syndicate was involved in the disposal of the gold. Upon reviewing the evidence, the presiding judge sanctioned a one-day remand for both Soumik and the jeweller.

The victim, Ms Adrita, initially filed a General Diary (GD) after noticing the disappearance of her valuables, which was later converted into a formal criminal case as the investigation pointed toward internal involvement.

A Cautionary Tale of Domestic Security

Local law enforcement has noted that "insider" thefts—those committed by relatives or domestic staff—are increasingly common in urban residential areas. The police have urged citizens to maintain strict inventories of their valuables and to exercise caution even with trusted acquaintances. The recovery operation is currently ongoing, with detectives hopeful that the remand period will yield the location of the melted or resold jewellery.