Bangladesh’s Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested three additional suspects in connection with the attempted murder of activist Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, a key organizer of the July Unity movement and spokesperson for Inkilab Moncho. The arrests, made Sunday night in Narayanganj and Dhaka, include Faisal’s wife Samia, his brother-in-law Shipu, and friend Maria.
RAB spokesperson Lt. Col. Entekhaf Chowdhury said investigators found evidence of frequent phone communication between Faisal and the three suspects before and after the shooting incident on Friday. The arrests bring the total number of detainees in the case to four, following the earlier capture of Abdul Hannan, the owner of the motorcycle used during the attack.
Authorities continue to probe the motive and network behind the attempted killing, which has drawn public attention due to Hadi’s political activism. Further interrogations are underway, and RAB officials indicated that more arrests could follow as the investigation expands.