The city of Sirajganj has been plunged into a state of mourning following the savage assassination of Abdur Rahman, a 20-year-old student activist who served as a key member of the district’s Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. The fatal assault took place on Sunday afternoon, 28th December, in the Bahirgola Road area, specifically at the prominent Chaurasta intersection. Rahman, the son of Rezaul Karim and a resident of the Sya-dhangara Khanpara locality, was a dedicated scholar in his first year of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) studies at Islamia Government College. Witnesses report that he was sitting within a CNG auto-rickshaw when he was suddenly ambushed by a group of armed individuals.
The brutality of the event was captured by nearby CCTV cameras, providing a chilling record of the victim’s final moments. The footage reveals several youths approaching the vehicle from multiple directions, brandishing traditional sharp weapons such as machetes and knives. Without hesitation, they launched a relentless attack, striking Rahman repeatedly before fleeing the scene as bystanders looked on in horror. Although local residents acted quickly to transport the unconscious student to Shaheed M. Monsur Ali Medical College Hospital, he succumbed to his extensive injuries before medical intervention could save his life.
Rahman’s family remains devastated by the sudden loss of a young man they described as studious and civic-minded. His uncle, Sohag, explained that Rahman had merely gone out for a private tutoring session earlier that afternoon. The family was later notified by hospital authorities that he had been brought in following a violent altercation. While the motive remains unclear to the family, his active involvement in the district committee of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has raised concerns regarding a potential political orchestration behind the killing.
| Incident Overview | Fact File |
| Victim Name | Abdur Rahman |
| Age & Occupation | 20; HSC Student at Islamia Govt. College |
| Political Role | Member, Anti-Discrimination Student Movement |
| Crime Scene | Bahirgola Road, Chaurasta Intersection, Sirajganj |
| Time of Incident | Sunday Afternoon, 28th December |
| Status of Suspects | One individual apprehended; investigation ongoing |
Superintendent of Police for Sirajganj, Saiful Islam Santu, confirmed that the police have already made an initial breakthrough in the case. One suspect was detained shortly after the incident and has reportedly admitted to his involvement in the slaying. The police are currently conducting a rigorous interrogation to uncover the primary motive and to identify the other accomplices seen in the surveillance footage. As the investigation deepens, the authorities have assured the public that they are exploring all avenues, including whether the attack was a targeted political assassination or linked to a private grievance.