Dhaka authorities have ordered the imprisonment of Fahim Al Hasan, husband of Sharmin Jahan, following the discovery of her bloodied body at a rented residence near Jahangirnagar University. The court also set 24 March for the hearing of a remand request in connection with the case.
The decision was delivered on Monday by Senior Judicial Magistrate Ayesha Siddiqua at a Dhaka court. Earlier, the prosecution had requested a five-day remand for Mr Hasan to facilitate further questioning.
According to Sub-Inspector Md. Shahiduzzaman of Ashulia Police Station, who is the investigating officer of the case, “We applied for a five-day remand to the court. The court has instead scheduled the remand hearing for 24 March and directed that Fahim Al Hasan be sent to prison in the meantime. He has been remanded to Keraniganj Central Jail.”
The tragic incident occurred on Sunday when Sharmin Jahan, a student of the Public Administration Department, Batch 51, was found in a critical, bloodied condition at a rented flat in Savar. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, doctors pronounced her dead on arrival. The police immediately detained her husband for questioning following the discovery.
Later that night, Sharmin Jahan’s uncle, Monirul Islam, filed a formal murder case at Ashulia Police Station. Fahim Al Hasan was presented before the court on Monday morning in connection with this case.
Key details of the case are summarised in the table below:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Victim Name | Sharmin Jahan |
| University | Jahangirnagar University |
| Department & Batch | Public Administration, Batch 51 |
| Date & Time of Incident | Sunday afternoon, March 2026 |
| Location | Rented flat, Savar |
| Condition upon Discovery | Bloodied, unresponsive |
| Hospital Outcome | Pronounced dead |
| Case Filed By | Monirul Islam (uncle) |
| Accused | Fahim Al Hasan (husband) |
| Court Order | Sent to Keraniganj Central Jail |
| Remand Hearing | Scheduled for 24 March |
Police have indicated that the investigation is ongoing. Authorities are reviewing all potential leads and evidence to ensure a transparent and thorough inquiry. The court’s forthcoming remand hearing is expected to provide additional clarity regarding the circumstances of Sharmin Jahan’s death.
In the meantime, the case has drawn significant public attention, highlighting concerns over student safety in university-adjacent residential areas. Increased vigilance and law enforcement presence have been reported in the vicinity following the incident.