A Dhaka court has issued a travel ban on Faisal Karim Masud, the prime suspect in the murder of Inquilab Moncho spokesperson Shahid Sharif Osman Hadi. The order was given by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Awlad Hossain Mohammad Junayed following a petition from the Detective Branch (DB) of police. Investigators argued that intelligence reports indicated Masud might attempt to flee the country, prompting the need for immediate legal restrictions on his departure.

The petition, filed by DB Inspector Faisal Ahmed, requested that immigration authorities at land, sea, and air ports be alerted to prevent Masud’s escape. The court accepted the request and directed relevant agencies to enforce the ban. The murder case, initially filed as an attempted murder on December 14 by Inquilab Moncho’s secretary Abdullah Al Jaber, was later updated to include murder charges under Section 302. So far, nine individuals have been arrested in connection with the case.

Legal analysts note that the travel ban underscores the court’s intent to ensure accountability and prevent obstruction of justice as the investigation continues.