The Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Branch has apprehended Rahim, the gunman allegedly responsible for the murder of Md. Azizur Rahman Musabbir, former General Secretary of the Volunteer Party’s Dhaka North chapter. Authorities also recovered two firearms during the operation.
Rahim was arrested in the early hours of Friday, 23 January, in Narsingdi district. Prior to this, another suspect, Md. Billal, had been taken into custody and placed under remand for questioning.
The tragic incident occurred on 7 January when Musabbir was socialising with friends near West Tezturi Bazar in Tejgaon. After their gathering, he was heading home around 8:00 pm. Approximately ten minutes later, in front of the Ahsanullah Institute, a group of four to five unidentified assailants blocked his path and opened fire. Musabbir was struck multiple times and collapsed to the ground.
Sufian Bepari Masud, who was accompanying Musabbir, attempted to intervene and protect him but was also shot by the attackers. Following the attack, the assailants fled the scene. Local residents promptly transported the victims to the hospital, where doctors pronounced Musabbir dead on arrival. Masud received treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
In response to the attack, Musabbir’s wife, Suraiya Begum, 42, filed a murder case at Tejgaon Police Station on the night of 7 January. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have confirmed that both Rahim and Billal are being interrogated to uncover potential links to other suspects and motives.
Incident Overview:
| Date | Victim | Location | Suspects | Weapons Recovered | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 January 2026 | Md. Azizur Rahman Musabbir | West Tezturi Bazar, Tejgaon | Rahim, Md. Billal + 2–3 others | 2 firearms | Rahim & Billal arrested |
| 7 January 2026 | Sufian Bepari Masud | West Tezturi Bazar, Tejgaon | Unknown assailants | – | Hospitalised |
Authorities have urged witnesses to come forward with any additional information to assist in the ongoing investigation. The Volunteer Party has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their former leader and has called for justice while urging public cooperation with law enforcement.
The arrest of Rahim marks a significant breakthrough in a case that has shaken Dhaka’s political and social circles, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding public safety and targeted attacks against political figures.