One year after Islamic University student Sajid Abdullah was found dead, investigators have not identified those responsible for his killing. The Al-Quran and Islamic Studies student, from the 2021-22 academic session, was recovered from a pond beside Shah Azizur Rahman Hall on July 17, 2025. Although his death was initially believed to be drowning, forensic and viscera reports found that he had been strangled.

The killing prompted students to boycott classes and examinations and hold human chains, protests and memorial events demanding a swift trial. Student activist Zarin Tasnim Pushpo alleged negligence and delays in the previous administration’s investigation. Sajid’s father, Ahsan Habibullah Delwar, said neither the university nor police administration had informed him of progress and that promised compensation had not been provided.

A fact-finding committee reported that Sajid’s sealed room was later found tidy, raising suspicions of unauthorized entry; the lock reportedly had three keys held by different people. CCTV footage from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on the day of the incident remains unavailable. CID Inspector Mahabbat Hossain said he took charge of the case a month ago and that witness statements, questioning and analysis of the autopsy report are continuing.