Jugantor multimedia chief's village home attacked, family members injured

The village home of Amit Hasan Rabin, multimedia chief of Bangla daily Jugantor, was allegedly attacked and vandalised by a group of assailants in Golabari village of Pangsah upazila in Rajbari, leaving four members of his family, including two women, seriously injured.

The attack took place at around 9PM on Tuesday (November 10), according to the family.

The injured were identified as Rabin’s father, Golam Mostafa Lulu Biswas; mother, Dolly Akter; sister, Oishi Akter; and sister-in-law, Shahana Khatun.


The attackers allegedly beat the family members with locally made weapons and sticks before vandalising household belongings, including a television, refrigerator and furniture.

The family further alleged that the attackers fired blank shots outside the house after the assault.

Rabin's father, Golam Mostafa Lulu Biswas, said the attackers, whom he described as individuals claiming affiliation with the local BNP, assaulted his family and ransacked their home. He also alleged that they fired gunshots outside the residence.

He called for a fair investigation and justice for the victims.

Confirming the incident, Pangsah Model Police Station OC Sheikh Moinul Islam told that on Wednesday morning, he had visited the scene with police personnel after receiving information about the attack.

He said an investigation was underway, adding that the motive behind the incident had not yet been established.

Police are looking into the matter.