Police in Faridganj, Chandpur, said they arrested fugitive convict Md Masudul Karim, also known as ‘Killer Masud’, during an operation in Chattogram’s Double Mooring area. The arrest was reported on August 19, 2026. Police said he had received a 14-year sentence in an arms case filed at Faridganj police station and had remained in hiding.

According to Faridganj police, a team led by ASI Jumayet Hossain Jewel and ASI Masudul Haque traced his location using information technology. With assistance from local police, the team conducted the operation in Double Mooring. Police said Karim also faces arrest warrants in several cases.

Karim is the son of the late Abdul Halim Bhuiyan of Purba Larua village in Char Dukhia West union, Faridganj. Police and local residents said he was once known as a close associate of Dhaka criminal Pichchi Hannan. He is being held by Faridganj police and is expected to be taken to court on Thursday after legal procedures.