Family members and residents staged a protest at the National Press Club, demanding justice for Maksuda Begum, who was allegedly murdered in Narayanganj over a financial dispute.
DHAKA, October 23, 2026: Family members and local residents staged a human chain in front of the National Press Club on Friday, demanding the immediate arrest of those accused of murdering Maksuda Begum in Narayanganj.
The protesters called for a prompt and impartial investigation into the killing and demanded the maximum punishment for the accused if their guilt is established through legal proceedings.
The programme began at around 10:00am, with the victim’s injured son, Russell Islam, her daughter, Sharmin Akter, her sister, Mosammat Nasrin Sultana, and other family members and local residents attending.
According to the family’s allegations, Maksuda Begum was attacked at around 8:30pm on October 13 in Mahmud Nagar, in front of the INSEE Cement Factory in Ward No. 20 of Narayanganj City Corporation’s Bandar area.
The complainants alleged that six to eight people armed with locally made weapons attacked her following a dispute over outstanding payments related to a scrap-metal business.
According to the allegations presented by the family, Maksuda went to demand the outstanding money when an argument broke out with the accused. The complainants claimed the attackers had arrived armed and alleged that the assault was planned.
They further alleged that Saddam Hossain, also known as Turag Ali, and Tayem Habib attacked Maksuda with sharp weapons, causing her death. Her younger son, Russell Islam, was also injured when he rushed to the scene after hearing his mother’s screams, the family claimed.
The protesters alleged that Samaun Habib led the attack and demanded that all those named in the case be brought to justice.
A murder case was filed with Bandar Police Station on October 13. The case number is 26, according to information provided by the complainants.
The accused named in the complaint are Saddam Hossain, also known as Turag Ali; Samaun Habib; Tayem Habib; Walid Munshi; Khokon Mia, also known as Turag Ali; and Md Siam. Two to four unidentified people have also been mentioned in connection with the case, according to the family.
All the named accused are reportedly residents of Mahmud Nagar in Ward No. 20 of Narayanganj City Corporation.
Speakers at the protest included Md Jaj Mia, Anowara Begum and Sanowara Begum, alongside members of the victim’s family.
They urged the prime minister and the home minister to intervene to ensure justice for Maksuda Begum and her family. They also called on the authorities to investigate the allegations without delay and take appropriate legal action against those responsible.
The allegations against the named individuals have not been independently verified. Their guilt remains to be established through the legal process.
