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Key accused detained in Khulna student murder case

Published : Tuesday, 22 September, 2026 at 1:50 PM

Observer Correspondent

A joint operational team of SRB-6 and SRB-8 arrested Hasnat Habib Rifat, 30, a key accused in the murder case of North Western University English Department first-year student Ayman Md. Azmul Hossain.

The arrest took place around 2:30 AM on Tuesday (September 22) during a special raid at Kuryana Adabari area under Nesarabad Police Station in Pirojpur district, following a tip-off.

Rifat, son of Monowar Hossain from Gunergati area in Sirajganj district, serves as a cash officer at the Town Noapara branch of Krishi Bank in Khulna and is a former student of Khulna University.

Law enforcement identified him after analyzing video footage from the crime scene, which showed him participating in the assault on Azmul using a stick.

According to SRB sources, Rifat confessed to his involvement in the incident during preliminary interrogation.

The victim, Azmul, was severely beaten on the rooftop of a four-storey building on Islamnagar Road near the Khulna University hall road late Friday night over alleged theft accusations.

Although initial reports suggested the assault was triggered by allegations of rice theft, investigating officials noted that claims regarding stolen money and mobile phones are currently being verified.

Following the incident, the victim's father, Kutubuddin, filed a murder case on Saturday night with Harintana Police Station against four Khulna University students and 20 to 25 unidentified individuals.

The arrested suspect has been handed over to Harintana Police Station under Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) for further legal proceedings, while drives continue to arrest other suspects.

-SMS/SA

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