In a case that has sent ripples through the Maniknagar residential area of the capital, a Dhaka court has granted a one-day judicial remand for two individuals implicated in the theft of high-value gold ornaments and cash from the residence of a female banker. The incident is particularly poignant as the primary suspect is a close relative of the victim, highlighting a significant breach of familial trust.
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The Remand and Legal Proceedings
On Monday, 9 February 2026, the suspects were produced before the court by the investigating officer, Sub-Inspector Qayyum Bahadur of Mugda Police Station. Following a formal petition for interrogation, the presiding judge sanctioned a one-day remand for both accused parties.
The two individuals currently in custody are:
Sadman Sakib Soumik: The victim’s first cousin (maternal), accused of executing the theft.
Saddam Hossain: The proprietor of Maimuna Jewellers, apprehended on charges of purchasing the stolen goods.
Details of the Heist
According to the First Information Report (FIR), the theft occurred at the residence of Tajrin Khan Adrita, a professional banker, sometime between 20 November and 4 December 2025. The prosecution alleges that Soumik took advantage of his familial access to the property to pilfer 11 bhoris of gold ornaments—valued at approximately Tk 27 lakh—alongside Tk 1.7 lakh in liquid cash from a secured almirah drawer.
The victim initially filed a General Diary (GD) after noticing the missing valuables, which was later escalated into a formal criminal case as evidence pointed toward her cousin. Following Soumik’s arrest, his subsequent confession led the authorities to Saddam Hossain, who allegedly facilitated the liquidation of the stolen assets through his jewellery business.
Case Factsheet: The Maniknagar Theft
| Feature | Details |
| Victim | Tajrin Khan Adrita (Banker) |
| Primary Accused | Sadman Sakib Soumik (Cousin) |
| Alleged Accomplice | Saddam Hossain (Jeweller) |
| Quantity of Gold | 11 Bhoris (approx. 128 grams) |
| Estimated Gold Value | Tk 27,00,000 |
| Cash Stolen | Tk 1,70,000 |
| Police Station | Mugda Thana, Dhaka |
Police Investigation and Recovery Efforts
Sub-Inspector Qayyum Bahadur noted that the remand is essential to recover the remaining stolen funds and the specific pieces of jewellery that may have already been altered or resold. “We are investigating whether there is a wider syndicate involved in disposing of stolen ornaments in the local market,” he stated.
The Mugda Police have warned that purchasing gold without verifying its legal provenance is a punishable offence, as demonstrated by the arrest of the jewellery shop owner. For the victim, the financial loss is compounded by the emotional distress of betrayal by a relative. The police expect to extract more information regarding the whereabouts of the laundered cash during the 24-hour interrogation period.