The chilling disappearance of an Ananda Mohan College student has culminated in tragedy. On Friday, 20 February 2026, the lifeless body of 26-year-old Nurullah Shaon was discovered floating in the Brahmaputra River near the Zainul Abedin Park area of Mymensingh, two days after he was accosted by a gang of teenage muggers.
A Leisurely Outing Turned Fatal
The incident unfolded on Wednesday afternoon when Shaon, a third-year Chemistry student, and his classmate, Manjurul Ahsan (Riad), crossed the river to visit the scenic banks opposite the town’s popular park. At approximately 6:00 pm, the duo was surrounded by a predatory gang of at least seven youths.
According to witness accounts, the gang demanded valuables, but the students insisted they possessed nothing beyond their return boat fare. This refusal incited a violent physical assault. When Shaon attempted to resist, the situation escalated; the teenagers reportedly beat him severely, prompting both students to flee for their lives.
The Escape and the Search
While Manjurul managed to evade his pursuers by plunging into the Brahmaputra and swimming to safety, Shaon was not so fortunate. Four members of the gang reportedly chased him into the darkness.
| Event Timeline | Description of Developments |
| Wednesday (18 Feb) | Shaon and Manjurul attacked; Shaon goes missing. |
| Thursday (19 Feb) | Search begins; Shaon’s shoes and bag found on the riverbank. |
| Thursday Evening | Formal police case filed by Shaon’s mother, Sahida Begum. |
| Friday (20 Feb) | Body discovered floating by local boatmen at 10:45 pm. |
On Thursday morning, investigators discovered Shaon’s bag and shoes abandoned on the riverbank, triggering an intensive search operation involving Fire Service divers. Despite their efforts, the river yielded nothing until Friday night, when boatmen spotted a body caught on a sandbank and alerted the authorities via the 999 national emergency helpline.
Outrage Over Juvenile Crime
The death has sparked fury among the student community in Mymensingh. Classmates of the deceased gathered at the scene, expressing profound grief and anger at what they perceive as a sluggish police response. Shoaib Akthar, a friend of the victim, claimed that despite providing the names and addresses of the culprits to the police early on, decisive action was delayed.
The suspects are reportedly aged between 13 and 16, highlighting a disturbing trend of juvenile involvement in violent muggings. Police have confirmed that one 15-year-old suspect is currently in custody, and a murder case has been registered naming seven specific individuals and several unidentified accomplices.
The Officer-in-Charge of Kotwali Model Thana, Nazmus Sakib, stated that the body has been sent to Mymensingh Medical College for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death—whether by physical trauma or drowning—as the investigation into the remaining fugitives continues.