Bangladesh’s Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said authorities remain uncertain about the whereabouts of Faisal Karim Masud, the prime suspect in the killing of July uprising leader Sharif Osman Hadi. Faisal may still be in the country or may have fled abroad, he told reporters after the 18th meeting of the Law and Order Advisory Committee. Ten people, including Faisal’s family members and associates, have been arrested so far in connection with the murder. The adviser emphasized that the government is prioritizing justice for Hadi’s killing while maintaining maximum security ahead of the national election, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. Operation Devil Hunt Phase–2, launched on December 13, has led to over 13,500 arrests and the recovery of illegal weapons and explosives. Security has been reinforced at churches, media offices, and major city areas. Officials said law enforcement remains on high alert to prevent violence, extortion, and political unrest as the election approaches, with special training and surveillance measures already in place.