The tragic killing of former student leader Saddam Hossain, 35, in Brahmanbaria has sparked a tense standoff as his family staged a dramatic protest at the local police station with his body, demanding immediate legal action. The demonstration began late Friday afternoon and persisted until the complaint was formally lodged at 10 pm, after which the family temporarily withdrew.
Saddam’s father, Mostofa Kamal, filed the written complaint naming seven individuals, including prominent local activist Delwar Hossain, and several unidentified accomplices. The complaint had not yet been officially registered as a police case when the protest began, prompting the family to declare they would not vacate the police station until official action was confirmed.
According to eyewitnesses, Saddam was abducted from his home in Kandipara at around 1:30 am on Thursday by Delwar Hossain and his associates. He was later found near the Shankar Shah Bari canal bridge in critical condition, and despite being rushed to Brahmanbaria General Hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. Saddam, a former member of the Sadar Upazila student wing, leaves behind a wife and two young daughters.
Following the post-mortem, the family brought his body in a procession to the police station to demand justice, attracting significant attention from local residents. They staged a sit-in outside the station, refusing to leave until the police assured them that the complaint would be registered as a formal case.
The acting police chief, Mohammad Azharul Islam, confirmed that multiple teams are investigating the shooting. While no arrests have been made so far, authorities have pledged to recover the firearms used and apprehend those responsible. Analysts note that such violent incidents, particularly involving political or organisational disputes, heighten local tensions and underscore the urgent need for transparent and timely justice.