The legal proceedings over a disturbing case of animal cruelty in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, have been scheduled for 3 February 2026. The case concerns the deliberate and brutal killing of a pet cat belonging to a resident identified as Monsur. Local resident Akbar Hossain Shiblu has been named as the principal accused in the incident.
Metropolitan Magistrate Md. Siddiq Azad fixed the date following a brief hearing on Sunday. According to Monsur’s lawyer, Zakir Hossain, the accused attended the hearing but did not provide any self-defence statements. Consequently, the court deferred the session to 3 February to hear arguments and evidence in detail.
Legal sources indicate that the allegations state the accused intentionally and lethally harmed the cat. The evidence-gathering phase of the case concluded on 2 December 2025, with testimonies recorded from four witnesses.
A summary of the key developments in the case is presented below:
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cat goes missing | 1 February 2025 | Monsur’s cat disappears from his ninth-floor apartment in Mohammadpur. |
| Case filed | 5 February 2025 | People for Animal Welfare Foundation Bangladesh (PAWFB) lodges a formal complaint in court. |
| Police investigation report | 14 July 2025 | Mohammadpur police submit their investigation report, naming Akbar Hossain Shiblu as the accused. |
| Witness testimonies concluded | 2 December 2025 | Statements from four witnesses are officially recorded. |
| Hearing scheduled | 3 February 2026 | Court sets the date for the presentation of arguments by the defence and prosecution. |
According to the complaint, CCTV footage from Monsur’s residence allegedly shows the accused kicking the cat as if it were a football, causing severe injuries that led to the animal’s death. The shocking act has drawn widespread condemnation from animal welfare activists and the general public alike.
The case was filed on behalf of Nafisa Nowrin Chowdhury by the People for Animal Welfare Foundation Bangladesh. Mohammadpur Police investigated the incident and submitted their report to the court. The case is being adjudicated under Bangladesh’s Animal Welfare Act as well as relevant criminal statutes.
The incident has sparked a wider debate on responsible pet ownership and the need for stronger public awareness regarding animal protection. The forthcoming hearing on 3 February is expected to be pivotal, potentially setting a legal precedent for future animal cruelty cases in the country.