The judicial proceedings surrounding the 2024 July Uprising have taken a high-profile turn as prominent YouTuber RS Fahim Chowdhury has been remanded to custody. The development follows his alleged involvement in the tragic death of a young man, Md. Imran, during the height of the anti-discrimination student movement in Dhaka’s Gulshan area.
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Judicial Proceedings and Custody
On Monday afternoon, Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Joshita Islam issued the order to send Chowdhury to jail. The court’s decision followed a brief appearance where the defence sought a postponement for the formal bail hearing.
According to Public Prosecutor Shamsuddoha Suman, the defence team filed a bail petition but specifically requested that the hearing be scheduled for the following day. Acknowledging this request, the court ordered that Chowdhury be held in prison until the scheduled hearing on Tuesday.
The Circumstances of the Arrest
The arrest itself was a dramatic affair. On Sunday afternoon, a group of students and local citizens identified and detained Chowdhury in the Zoo Road area of Mirpur. He was subsequently handed over to the Shah Ali Police Station, before being transferred to Gulshan Police, under whose jurisdiction the primary murder investigation falls.
Background: The Shahzadpur Incident
The case originates from the violent crackdown on protesters on 19 July 2024. According to the prosecution’s case file, a massive procession of students and civilians was moving past the Subastu Market in Shahzadpur, Gulshan.
The complaint alleges that, acting on instructions from the top leadership of the then-incumbent government, members of the Awami League (now a banned entity), its various affiliates, and law enforcement agencies opened fire on the crowd to suppress the movement.
Md. Imran (30), the victim, was reportedly returning home from work when he encountered the protest. In a moment of solidarity, he joined the demonstrators and began chanting slogans. Tragically, he was struck by gunfire from unidentified assailants. He was rushed to United Hospital in Gulshan, where he succumbed to his injuries at 7:05 PM that evening.
Case Profile: The Death of Md. Imran
| Detail | Information |
| Victim Name | Md. Imran |
| Age | 30 years |
| Date of Incident | 19 July 2024 |
| Time of Death | 19:05 (7:05 PM) |
| Location | Subastu Market, Shahzadpur, Gulshan |
| Legal Filing Date | April 2025 |
| Primary Accused | RS Fahim Chowdhury (YouTuber) |
| Jurisdiction | Gulshan Police Station |
A Lingering Legal Shadow
The filing of this case in April 2025, nearly nine months after the event, underscores the ongoing legal reckoning facing public figures and political activists associated with the previous regime’s crackdown. As the “July Uprising” remains a sensitive and defining moment in the nation’s recent history, the court’s upcoming decision on Chowdhury’s bail is expected to draw significant public and media scrutiny.