The incident occurred on Tuesday, 6 October, after Shariful was produced before Metropolitan Magistrate Jamshed Alam for a hearing. According to the information available, he was being taken towards the court lock-up after appearing before the magistrate when he managed to evade custody and escape.

Shariful had previously attracted attention after fleeing from police custody in a similar incident last year. In June 2025, he allegedly assaulted police officers while being taken to the lock-up at the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court and managed to escape.

His latest escape has raised fresh questions about security and the procedures followed while transporting accused persons between courtrooms and detention facilities. Such movements are generally carried out under police supervision, particularly when an accused has a previous record of attempting to evade custody.

Details of how Shariful managed to escape on Tuesday, including whether he overpowered or distracted the officers escorting him and how far he travelled after leaving the court premises, were not immediately available.

The authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine whether there was any lapse in the security arrangements at the court. Police efforts to locate and apprehend him are also expected to continue.

The repeated escape has added significance because of his earlier alleged assault on police officers during an escape attempt. Further details are awaited as authorities investigate the incident.